How To Fix MSI_CUST_PRODCAT101 - Material types: no data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSI_CUST_PRODCAT - Message Class for Loading to Category Hierarchies

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Material types: no data exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSI_CUST_PRODCAT101 - Material types: no data exists ?

  The SAP error message MSI_CUST_PRODCAT101 typically indicates that there is no data available for the specified material types in the product category. This error often arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when trying to access or manipulate product categories associated with specific material types.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the product categories for the specified material types have not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Data Deletion: Data may have been deleted or not yet created for the specified material types.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data related to the material types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product categories in SAP. Ensure that the relevant product categories are defined for the material types you are working with.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings under Logistics - General > Product Data > Product Categories.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Types:
  
  Ensure that the material types you are trying to use are correctly defined in the system. You can check this using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to see if the material type exists.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If the product categories are missing, you may need to create them. Use the appropriate transaction codes to create or modify product categories and link them to the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product categories and material types. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product categories and material types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, SPRO, and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.