How To Fix IM117 - Code group for cause not contained in the catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Code group for cause not contained in the catalog

What causes this issue?

You entered a new catalog profile, after problem causes had already
been entered for the existing catalog profile.

System Response

The problem cause defined using the code group and code is not
valid for the new catalog profile.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the new catalog profile, you must first take back
all allocations of
problem codes
cause codes
activity codes
object component codes
task codes
which are not valid for the new catalog profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM117 - Code group for cause not contained in the catalog ?

  The SAP error message IM117, which states "Code group for cause not contained in the catalog," typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management (IM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) modules when there is an issue with the configuration of the cause codes used in the system. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a cause code that is not defined in the relevant catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cause Code: The specific cause code that is being referenced in a transaction or process does not exist in the system's configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The code group or catalog that is supposed to contain the cause code is not properly set up or is incomplete.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the cause code being entered, leading to a mismatch with the defined codes in the catalog.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cause Code Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for cause codes in the relevant module (IM or PM).
  Ensure that the cause code you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  If it is missing, you may need to create a new cause code or modify the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Code Group:
  
  Check the code group associated with the cause code to ensure it is correctly set up.
  Make sure that the code group is active and that it contains the necessary cause codes.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Review:
  
  Review the data entry for any typographical errors in the cause code.
  Ensure that the correct code is being used in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage cause codes and code groups.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or IM01 (for managing cause codes) to access the relevant settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify cause codes and configurations in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the cause codes function as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IM117 error and ensure that your cause codes are correctly configured in SAP.