How To Fix SEPMRA_PRODUCT121 - Category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPMRA_PRODUCT - EPM Fiori Ref Apps: Message Class for Product

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Category &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The specified category does not exist in the system

System Response

The product cannot be saved

How to fix this error?

Select a valid category

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPMRA_PRODUCT121 - Category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SEPMRA_PRODUCT121, which states "Category &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product categories are used to classify products. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a product category that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Category: The specified category (represented by &1) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the category is expected but not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: The category name or ID may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  Transport Issues: If the category was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration) and navigate to the area where product categories are defined.
  Verify if the category exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Missing Category:
  
  If the category is indeed missing, create it using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the category are defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurred to ensure that the category ID or name is correct.
  Look for typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the category was created in another environment, ensure that the transport request containing the category definition has been successfully imported into the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to product categories to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create categories in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE16 (Data Browser) to check existing categories.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SEPMRA_PRODUCT121 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.