How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_API023 - Catalog &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_API -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Catalog &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_API023 - Catalog &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_API023 indicates that a specific catalog (identified by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Quality Management (QM) or related modules where catalogs are used for managing inspection characteristics, quality notifications, or other quality-related data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Catalog: The catalog that is being referenced in the transaction or program does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The catalog was never created.
  The catalog was deleted or not properly transported from a development or quality environment to production.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference to the catalog name.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the catalog, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the catalog, especially if it is a custom catalog.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Catalog Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., QS21 for creating or changing catalogs) and check if the catalog exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly transported from another environment.
  
  
  
  Create the Catalog:
  
  If the catalog is missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., QS21).
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields and save the catalog.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that the catalog name being referenced is correct and does not contain any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the catalog. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the catalog was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the catalog was included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific catalog and its usage to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS21 (Create Catalog), QS22 (Change Catalog), and QS23 (Display Catalog).
  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 SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.