How To Fix SRMKC003 - Keyword catalog does not exist

SRMKC003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRMKC - Message Class Keyword Catalog

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Keyword catalog does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRMKC003 - Keyword catalog does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SRMKC003, which states "Keyword catalog does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or when working with the SAP Catalog Management functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified keyword catalog that is required for certain operations, such as searching for products or services.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Keyword Catalog: The keyword catalog that the system is trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be incorrectly configured, leading to the inability to locate the keyword catalog.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the keyword catalog.
  Transport Issues: If the keyword catalog was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create the Keyword Catalog:
  
  If the keyword catalog does not exist, you can create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., SRM_CATALOG or