How To Fix LTR2_BASIS_CHECK206 - No data category set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LTR2_BASIS_CHECK - LTR2 Messages of Checks in Check Framework

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No data category set

What causes this issue?

No data category is set for the object definition.

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?

Set the data category for the object definition. Valid data categores
are:
C Customizing Data
M Master Data
T Transactional Data

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LTR2_BASIS_CHECK206 - No data category set ?

  The SAP error message LTR2_BASIS_CHECK206: No data category set typically occurs in the context of SAP Landscape Transformation (SLT) or when working with data replication and transformation processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a data category that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The data category may not have been defined in the SLT configuration. This can happen if the initial setup was incomplete or if there were changes in the data model that were not reflected in the SLT configuration.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the source and target systems may not be correctly set up, leading to the absence of a defined data category.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it might not have included all necessary settings, leading to missing data categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check SLT Configuration:
  
  Go to the SLT configuration transaction (usually LTRC).
  Verify that the data category is correctly defined for the relevant tables and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Ensure that the source and target systems are correctly configured and connected.
  
  
  
  Define Data Category:
  
  If the data category is indeed missing, you may need to define it. This can typically be done in the SLT configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant settings and create or adjust the data category as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  Check the mapping between the source and target systems to ensure that all necessary fields and categories are correctly mapped.
  Make sure that the data model in the source system aligns with the expectations in the target system.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to SLT and data categories for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP SLT Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the official SAP documentation for Landscape Transformation to understand how data categories are used and configured.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LTRC (SLT Configuration), LT01 (Create Transfer Order), and others that may be relevant to your SLT setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.