How To Fix /SAPCND/DD_MAINTAIN010 - Item category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/DD_MAINTAIN -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Item category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCND/DD_MAINTAIN010 - Item category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCND/DD_MAINTAIN010 Item category &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of condition maintenance or when working with pricing conditions in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified item category in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Item Category: The item category specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the item category has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The item category may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like material master or customer master) may not be set up correctly, leading to the item category not being recognized.
  Transport Issues: If the item category was recently created or modified in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category: Verify that the item category specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code OVAH to check item categories for sales documents.
  Use transaction code OMI4 for item categories in purchasing documents.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Item Category: If the item category does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the relevant customizing transaction:
  
  For sales, use transaction VOV4 to create or modify item categories.
  For purchasing, use transaction OMI4.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (like material or customer) is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate item category.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the item category was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly released and imported into the target environment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on item categories and their configuration.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the system is failing to recognize the item category.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for item category maintenance and condition records.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify item categories.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.