How To Fix H1059 - Service type &1 is not defined in service type catalog &2

H1059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Service type &1 is not defined in service type catalog &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1059 - Service type &1 is not defined in service type catalog &2 ?

  The SAP error message H1059, which states "Service type &1 is not defined in service type catalog &2," typically occurs in the context of service management or service order processing within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific service type in the designated service type catalog.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Service Type: The service type you are trying to use (denoted by &1) is not defined in the specified service type catalog (denoted by &2).
  Incorrect Configuration: The service type catalog may not be properly configured or may not include the service type you are trying to reference.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or incorrect mappings between service types and catalogs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Service Type Definition:
  
  Go to the service type catalog in SAP and verify if the service type you are trying to use is defined.
  You can check this in the transaction code SPRO