How To Fix /PM0/ABT_OM009 - Call with unknow organizational unit category (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABT_OM -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Call with unknow organizational unit category (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABT_OM009 - Call with unknow organizational unit category (&1) ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABT_OM009 Call with unknown organizational unit category (&1) typically occurs in the context of SAP Project Management or related modules when the system encounters an organizational unit category that it does not recognize or that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The organizational unit category specified in the transaction or function call may not be configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the organizational unit category field.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the necessary settings for the organizational unit category may not have been implemented.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify that the organizational unit categories are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the category you are trying to use is present in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or incorrect values in the organizational unit category field.
  Ensure that the correct organizational unit category is being used for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  If your organization has customized the SAP system, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that all necessary customizations related to organizational unit categories are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were successfully transported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to look into transaction codes related to organizational management, project management, or the specific module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.