How To Fix /MOC/CONFIG196 - Change request type &1 has no category assigned in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/CONFIG -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Change request type &1 has no category assigned in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG196 - Change request type &1 has no category assigned in customizing ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG196 indicates that a change request type does not have a category assigned in the customizing settings. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Change Request Management (ChaRM) or similar configuration scenarios where change request types are used to manage changes in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The change request type specified in the error message has not been assigned a category in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Customizing: The customizing settings may have been altered or not properly set up, leading to the absence of a category for the specified change request type.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the change request type was recently created or modified, it may not have been properly transported to the system where the error is occurring.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing path for Change Request Management. This is typically found under:
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Change Management -> Change Request Management -> Define Change Request Types
  
  
  
  
  Check Change Request Type:
  
  Look for the change request type mentioned in the error message (represented by &1).
  Verify if a category is assigned to this change request type. If not, you will need to assign a category.
  
  
  
  Assign a Category:
  
  If the category is missing, you can create a new category or assign an existing one to the change request type.
  Ensure that the category aligns with the intended use of the change request type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes in the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Change Request:
  
  After saving, test the change request type again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Change Request Management and customizing settings.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all relevant customizing settings have been properly transported to the target system.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or access to logs that can help diagnose the issue.