How To Fix NI137 - The message category &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 137

• Message text: The message category &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

The message type &V1& is not activated.

System Response

This document category cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the system documentation and, if necessary, inform your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Note the new direct index entry procedure (see IMG). You do not need a
change pointer for this. Change pointers can be deactivated for the
automatice document adjustment function.

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INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI137 - The message category &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message NI137, which states "The message category &1 is not active," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of message categories in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as when trying to send messages or notifications, and it indicates that the specific message category referenced by &1 is not currently active or configured properly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Message Category: The message category specified in the error message is not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the message settings or the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the message category was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the message category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Message Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for message control (this may vary depending on the specific application area).
  Find the message category that corresponds to the one indicated in the error message and ensure it is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings related to the message category to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Make sure that the message type and category are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the message category was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request or manually activate the message category.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access and activate message categories.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the message category in question, as the steps may vary based on the module or application.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Modules) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the NI137 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.