How To Fix /SCMB/DOCFLOW140 - Link category &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DOCFLOW -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Link category &1 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW140 - Link category &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DOCFLOW140 Link category &1 not defined typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the configuration of link categories in the document flow. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a link category that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The link category specified in the error message (&1) has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Customization: If the system has been customized, it is possible that the link category was inadvertently deleted or not properly set up.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the link category configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Link Category:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant section for document flow or link category configuration.
  Define the missing link category that corresponds to the one indicated in the error message.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the link category are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Link Categories:
  
  Review the existing link categories in the system to ensure that the one referenced in the error message is indeed missing.
  If it exists but is not functioning correctly, check its settings for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure link categories in your specific version of SAP SCM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document flow again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the IMG or SCMB related transactions to manage supply chain configurations.
  Documentation: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles (KBAs) related to document flow and link categories for additional troubleshooting steps and best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your link categories are properly defined in the SAP system.