How To Fix IKB106 - Validation category & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IKB - Knowledge base

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Validation category & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to call a validation category that is not defined in the
customizing table provided.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IKB106 - Validation category & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IKB106, which states "Validation category & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with validations in the context of internal orders, cost centers, or other controlling objects.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Validation Category: The validation category specified in the configuration does not exist in the system. This could happen if the category was deleted or never created.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The validation category might be incorrectly configured or referenced in a validation rule.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the validation category was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, leading to its absence in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IKB106 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validation Categories:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (Validation: Define Validation Categories) to check if the validation category exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your validation rules.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Validation Category:
  
  If the validation category is missing, you can create a new one in the same transaction (OKB9).
  Ensure that the new category is correctly configured according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Validation Rules:
  
  Check the validation rules that reference the validation category. You can do this in transaction OKB2 (Validation: Define Validation).
  Ensure that the rules are correctly set up and that they reference existing categories.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing validation category from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on validation 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:
  
  OKB9: Define Validation Categories
  OKB2: Define Validation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify validation categories and rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IKB106 error and implement a solution to resolve it.