How To Fix RMSRCPDIA017 - No active object category has been defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCPDIA - RMS-RCP: Message Package RMSRCPDIA - User Interface

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No active object category has been defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find any object types for the building block that is
to be created. Either no object type is active, or no object type
exists. An error has occurred in Customizing if no suitable object type
exists, in other words, the default settings were changed and,
therefore, contain errors.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check that at least one object type is activated in Customizing.
Contact technical support if no object types exist for the building
block.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCPDIA017 - No active object category has been defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCPDIA017 indicates that there is no active object category defined in the Customizing settings for the Resource Management System (RMS). This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or process data related to resource management, but it cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The object category required for the operation is not defined or activated in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Area:
  
  Follow the path: Logistics -> Resource Management -> Define Object Categories.
  Alternatively, you can search for the specific configuration related to the Resource Management System.
  
  
  
  Check Object Categories:
  
  Ensure that the necessary object categories are defined and activated. If they are missing, you will need to create them.
  Make sure that the object categories are correctly assigned to the relevant resources.
  
  
  
  Activate Object Categories:
  
  If the object categories exist but are not active, activate them.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for the Resource Management System for detailed guidance on configuring object categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the object categories are properly defined and activated, you should be able to resolve the RMSRCPDIA017 error and continue with your resource management tasks in SAP.