How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM4599 - Stock category profile &2 used in CTM profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM4 -

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Stock category profile &2 used in CTM profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4599 - Stock category profile &2 used in CTM profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM4599 indicates that there is an issue with the stock category profile being used in the CTM (Capable-to-Match) profile. Specifically, it states that the stock category profile specified does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Stock Category Profile: The stock category profile referenced in the CTM profile is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The CTM profile may be incorrectly configured to reference a stock category profile that has been deleted or never created.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the stock category profile may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Stock Category Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/CTM or use the relevant configuration path in SAP APO.
  Verify if the stock category profile exists. You can check this in the configuration settings for stock categories.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Stock Category Profile:
  
  If the stock category profile does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings for stock categories.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, adjust the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review CTM Profile Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the CTM profile settings and ensure that the correct stock category profile is assigned.
  Make sure that the stock category profile is valid and corresponds to the intended use in the CTM profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the stock category profile was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the missing stock category profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring stock category profiles and CTM profiles.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  /SAPAPO/CTM - For managing CTM profiles.
  /SAPAPO/SCM - For accessing supply chain management settings.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CTM4599 and ensure that your CTM profile is correctly configured with a valid stock category profile.