How To Fix IM251 - Invalid object category (status management)

IM251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Invalid object category (status management)

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE NA_STAT OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYS OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM251 - Invalid object category (status management) ?

  The SAP error message IM251 "Invalid object category (status management)" typically occurs in the context of status management for investment management (IM) or asset management (AM) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the object category associated with the transaction or operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Category: The object category you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may not be valid for the operation you are attempting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the status management settings, such as missing or incorrect entries in the customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the object category.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the object category.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Object Category: Verify that the object category you are using is valid and correctly