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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 catalog profile you are trying to use exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the name in your transaction.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Catalog Profile:
  
  If the catalog profile is missing, you can create a new one by following the steps in the configuration menu.
  Ensure that all necessary settings and parameters are correctly defined for the new profile.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the catalog profile. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the catalog profile is correctly assigned in the relevant purchasing documents or settings.
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled for the catalog profile to be valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on catalog profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  ME51N for creating purchase requisitions.
  ME21N for creating purchase orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM195 error and ensure that the catalog profile is correctly configured and accessible.