How To Fix RDM_BBY175 - Link category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_BBY - Bonus Buy: Messages

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Link category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_BBY175 - Link category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RDM_BBY175, which states "Link category &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail Data Management (RDM) or similar modules where link categories are used to define relationships between different data entities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The link category specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue where the link category was not created or was deleted.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The link category might have been incorrectly entered in the transaction or program that triggered the error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the link category may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Link Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where link