How To Fix SEPM_UI000 - Category is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPM_UI - EPM: Messages for UI

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Category is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPM_UI000 - Category is missing ?

  The SAP error message SEPM_UI000 "Category is missing" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fiori or SAP UI5 applications, particularly when dealing with the SAP Enterprise Portal or SAP Fiori Launchpad. This error indicates that a required category for a specific application or service is not defined or is missing in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The category that the application is trying to reference is not defined in the backend system or in the Fiori Launchpad configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the category or the application associated with it.
  Transport Issues: If the application was recently transported from one system to another, the category might not have been included in the transport request.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that lead to the category not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Fiori Launchpad Designer or the relevant configuration area in the SAP system.
  Verify that the category in question is defined and correctly configured.
  Ensure that the category is assigned to the appropriate applications.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary roles and authorizations to access the category and the associated applications.
  You can check this in the user roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including categories, were included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to manually create the missing category in the target system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the Fiori Launchpad or relevant areas to identify any inconsistencies.
  You may also want to check for any recent changes or updates that could have affected the configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging to trace the exact point of failure and gather more information about why the category is not being recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the components involved. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Fiori and UI5 applications for guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.