How To Fix MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG094 - Ext. prod. cat. &1 invalid or does not exist for &2 or more items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG - Extractor Log Messages

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Ext. prod. cat. &1 invalid or does not exist for &2 or more items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG094 - Ext. prod. cat. &1 invalid or does not exist for &2 or more items ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG094 indicates that there is an issue with the external product category specified in a purchasing document or related transaction. The message states that the external product category (&1) is either invalid or does not exist for the specified number of items (&2).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid External Product Category: The external product category you are trying to use may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be a mapping issue between the external product category and the internal categories in SAP.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the external product category entered in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for external product categories may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify External Product Category:
  
  Check if the external product category (&1) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction in SAP.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CMM1 (Maintain External Product Categories) to verify the existence and correctness of the category.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the external product category entered in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Mapping:
  
  If you are using external product categories, ensure that they are correctly mapped to the internal categories in the system. This may involve checking the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of external product categories to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after verifying the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and CMM1 (Maintain External Product Categories).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to external product categories.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify external product categories in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MMPUR_CAT_EXTR_LGMSG094.