How To Fix OPS_SE_QUM002 - No categories were found for catalog ID & language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_QUM - Quality Management: Messages for Service Enabling

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No categories were found for catalog ID & language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_QUM002 - No categories were found for catalog ID & language ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_QUM002 indicates that the system could not find any categories associated with a specific catalog ID and language. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or similar modules where catalogs are used for managing items, services, or other entities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Categories: The most common cause is that the categories for the specified catalog ID do not exist in the system for the given language.
  Incorrect Catalog ID: The catalog ID being referenced may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the catalog is defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the categories associated with the catalog.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) to check the configuration of the catalog.
  Ensure that the categories are defined for the specified catalog ID and that they are available in the required language.
  
  
  
  Verify Catalog ID:
  
  Double-check the catalog ID being used in the transaction or report to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings in your user profile match the language in which the catalog is defined. You can check this in the user settings or by using transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the catalog and its categories. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the categories were recently created or modified, ensure that the changes have been properly saved and activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on catalog management and troubleshooting related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SU01 (user maintenance), and PFCG (role maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the OPS_SE_QUM002 error message.