How To Fix MSGC_SE_EAM201 - Enter a mandatory issue category catalog ID

MSGC_SE_EAM201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_SE_EAM - EAM messages for services

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter a mandatory issue category catalog ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM201 - Enter a mandatory issue category catalog ID ?

  The SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM201 indicates that a mandatory field, specifically the "issue category catalog ID," has not been filled in when trying to create or process an issue in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module. This field is required for the system to categorize the issue correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not enter a value for the mandatory field "issue category catalog ID."
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the issue category catalog ID, or the catalog may not be set up correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or view the issue category catalog.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter the Required Field:
  
  Go back to the screen where the error occurred and ensure that you fill in the "issue category catalog ID" field. This is typically