How To Fix /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM042 - Document category &1 does not exist

/SAPSLL/CON_LMGM042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Document category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM042 - Document category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CON_LMGM042 Document category &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) or SAP Logistics. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a document category that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document category referenced by the error message is not configured in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Document Category: The document category being used in the transaction or process may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the document category may not have been included or properly activated in the target system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the document category may not have been migrated correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate