How To Fix FMCA_TRM_MD104 - Relationship category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_TRM_MD - PSCD: Master Data for TRM

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Relationship category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_TRM_MD104 - Relationship category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_TRM_MD104, which states "Relationship category &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the Funds Management (FM) module when there is an issue with the configuration of relationship categories in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a relationship category that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The relationship category specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Input: The relationship category might have been incorrectly entered or referenced in a transaction or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been included or might have been incorrectly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Funds Management (FM) in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant area where relationship categories are defined (usually under the Funds Management settings).
  Verify if the relationship category specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Relationship Category:
  
  If the relationship category is missing, you can create it by following the configuration path:
  
  SPRO ? Public Sector Management ? Funds Management ? Master Data ? Define Relationship Categories.
  
  
  Ensure that you enter all required fields correctly when creating the new relationship category.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Review the input or configuration where the relationship category is referenced to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on relationship categories and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, FMAVCR01 for checking budget consumption, or FMCA related transactions for Funds Management activities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify relationship categories in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.