How To Fix IKB111 - Catalog type & does not exist

IKB111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IKB - Knowledge base

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Catalog type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to call a catalog type 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 IKB111 - Catalog type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IKB111, which states "Catalog type & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or when dealing with catalog management in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a catalog type that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Catalog Type: The specified catalog type is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or an oversight during system setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The catalog type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the catalog type.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system not recognizing the catalog type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Catalog Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the ILM or catalog management area) and verify if the