How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS194 - Cannot maintain description; collection &1 does not exist for season &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS - Season Maintenance Messages Class

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Cannot maintain description; collection &1 does not exist for season &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS194 - Cannot maintain description; collection &1 does not exist for season &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS194 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining a description for a collection that does not exist for a specified season. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules where collections and seasons are managed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Non-existent Collection: The collection you are trying to maintain does not exist in the system for the specified season.
  Incorrect Season: The season you are referencing may not be correctly defined or may not have any associated collections.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the collection or season name/ID you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Collection and Season:
  
  Check if the collection ID you are trying to maintain actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where collections are listed.
  Ensure that the season ID you are using is valid and that it has been properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Collection:
  
  If the collection does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the appropriate transaction code (e.g., FSE1 for creating collections) to define the collection for the specified season.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for seasons and collections are correctly set up in your SAP system. This may involve checking customizing settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you have recently made changes to collections or seasons, ensure that the data is consistent and that there are no orphaned records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing collections and seasons in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FSE1 (Create Collection), FSE2 (Change Collection), and FSE3 (Display Collection).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain collections and seasons 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.