How To Fix MM195 - The catalog profile & does not exist

MM195 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 195

• Message text: The catalog profile & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM195 - The catalog profile & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM195, which states "The catalog profile & does not exist," typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when the system is unable to find a specified catalog profile. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or processing purchase requisitions or purchase orders that involve catalogs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Catalog Profile: The specified catalog profile does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or a typo in the profile name.
  Profile Deletion: The catalog profile may have been deleted or not properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the catalog profile.
  
  Configuration Issues: The catalog profile may not have been assigned correctly in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Catalog Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Catalogs > Define Catalog Profiles.
  Verify if the