How To Fix OPS_SE_EAM201 - Enter a mandatory issue category catalog ID

OPS_SE_EAM201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_EAM - Maintenance Management: Messages for Service Enabling

• 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 OPS_SE_EAM201 - Enter a mandatory issue category catalog ID ?

  The SAP error message "OPS_SE_EAM201 Enter a mandatory issue category catalog ID" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when a user is trying to create or manage an issue or notification, and a required field is not filled out correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system requires an "issue category catalog ID" to be entered, which is a mandatory field in the transaction you are trying to execute. This field is essential for categorizing the issue or notification correctly within the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all mandatory fields in the transaction. Specifically, look for the "issue category catalog ID" field and enter a valid value.
  
  
  Select from Catalog: If you are unsure of the valid entries for the issue category catalog ID, you can usually click on the search help (often represented