How To Fix MSI_CUST_PRODCAT105 - Key mapping for material type &1 exists, but category &2 not found

MSI_CUST_PRODCAT105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Key mapping for material type &1 exists, but category &2 not found

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MSI_CUST_PRODCAT105 - Details

• The SAP error message MSI_CUST_PRODCAT105 indicates that there is a key mapping for a specific material type (denoted by &1) in the system, but the corresponding product category (denoted by &2) cannot be found. This typically occurs in the context of Material Management or Product Lifecycle Management when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of material types and product categories.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Category: The product category that is referenced in the key mapping does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the material type and product category may not have been set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing entries.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to