How To Fix LCM_CATEGORY009 - Specified root category in line &1 does not exist

LCM_CATEGORY009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_CATEGORY - Messages for LCM Categories

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Specified root category in line &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_CATEGORY009 - Specified root category in line &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message LCM_CATEGORY009 indicates that the specified root category in line &1 does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Control Management (LCM) or when dealing with categorization in various SAP modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Non-existent Category: The root category specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the categorization settings, leading to the system looking for a category that has not been defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that manage categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Category Existence:
  
  Check if the root category specified in line &1 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating