How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING229 - Extended category &1 not found. Check category.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Extended category &1 not found. Check category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING229 - Extended category &1 not found. Check category. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING229 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified extended category in the context of the SAP Smart Business Framework or similar applications. This error typically arises when there is a misconfiguration or when the category being referenced does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Category: The specified extended category does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the category name or the category not being created.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the Smart Business or the application using the category may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the category was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified category.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Category Name: Check the spelling and ensure that the category name specified in the error message is correct.
  Check Category Existence: Use transaction codes like S_BI_72000112 or S_BI_72000113 to check if the category exists in the system. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings related to the Smart Business or the application to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Transport Check: If the category was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and activated in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the category. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application or framework you are working with for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.