How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU005 - Process instruction category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Process instruction category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU005 - Process instruction category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU005 Process instruction category &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a process instruction category that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or related modules where process instructions are used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The process instruction category specified by &1 has not been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The input provided to the system may be incorrect, leading to a request for a non-existent category.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified process instruction category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and verify if the process instruction category exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it. This typically involves defining the category in the appropriate customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the input provided to the system is correct. Check for typos or incorrect values that may lead to the system looking for a non-existent category.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the category was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the process instruction category. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to create or manage process instruction categories.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or SE11 to check the database table related to process instruction categories.
  Tables: Check relevant tables that store process instruction categories, such as PLM_PROCESS_INSTRUCTION or similar, depending on your specific SAP version and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.