How To Fix /PICM/UI053 - Enter valid values for issue category and issue type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PICM/UI -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Enter valid values for issue category and issue type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PICM/UI053 - Enter valid values for issue category and issue type ?

  The SAP error message /PICM/UI053 Enter valid values for issue category and issue type typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Incident Management (PIM) or similar modules where users are required to enter specific values for issue categories and types when creating or managing incidents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered an invalid or non-existent value for either the issue category or the issue type. This could be due to typos, incorrect selections, or using values that are not configured in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The issue category and type may not be properly configured in the system. If the necessary values have not been set up in the backend, users will not be able to select them.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain categories or types, leading to this error.
  System Bugs: In