How To Fix IM128 - Catalog type &: no code groups exist for this generic entry

IM128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Catalog type &: no code groups exist for this generic entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM128 - Catalog type &: no code groups exist for this generic entry ?

  The SAP error message IM128, which states "Catalog type &: no code groups exist for this generic entry," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or Materials Management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any code groups associated with a specific catalog type for a generic entry you are trying to use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Code Groups: The primary cause of this error is that there are no code groups defined for the specified catalog type in the system. Code groups are essential for categorizing and managing entries in the catalog.
  Incorrect Catalog Type: The catalog type you are trying to use may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the catalog types or the code groups in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the catalog types