How To Fix IKB028 - Invalid object category (Status Management)

IKB028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IKB - Knowledge base

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Invalid object category (Status Management)

What causes this issue?

This refers to an error in central status management.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please inform your system administrator

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IKB028 - Details

• The SAP error message IKB028 "Invalid object category (Status Management)" typically occurs in the context of status management within SAP, particularly when dealing with object categories that are not recognized or are incorrectly configured. This error can arise in various modules, including SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Category: The object category being referenced in the transaction or process does not exist or is not valid in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The status management configuration may not be set up correctly for the object category in question.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the object category.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the object category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Category: Verify that the object category you are trying to use is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g.,