How To Fix /PLMI/CR_BO050 - No Object Category for Object type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/CR_BO -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: No Object Category for Object type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO050 - No Object Category for Object type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO050 No Object Category for Object type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when the system is unable to find a corresponding object category for a specified object type. This can happen during various operations, such as creating or managing objects in the PLM environment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The object type specified in the error message does not have a corresponding object category defined in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom object types created, they may not have been properly configured with an object category.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was transported from another system, the necessary configurations might not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for object types in the PLM module.
  Ensure that the object type mentioned in the error message has a corresponding object category defined.
  
  
  
  Define Object Category:
  
  If the object category is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of SAP.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant area for defining object categories.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the object type was recently transported, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary configurations were included.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the object category.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and authorizations are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to PLM and object types for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to PLM and object types for any known issues or patches that may resolve the error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.