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When I'm attempting to open any of our projects in TFS 2010 with Microsoft Test Manager 2010, I get the error: The required category 'Microsoft.TestCaseCategory' does not exist for project XXXXXXX.

What is the reason for this error, and what steps can I take to resolve it?

Also, is stackoverflow the right forum for this question? I feel like it's not really a programming question, but it didn't seem to have an obvious home to me

Bramha Ghosh
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It's likely you used either a 3rd party template or a template included in a prior version of TFS. Was this TFS server upgraded from 2005 or 2008 to 2010? Here is some information on applying the categories to an older or unsupported process template: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/vstsqualitytools/archive/2009/12/15/how-can-i-configure-mtlm-to-use-my-custom-bug-test-case-type.aspx

Ryan Cromwell
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Here's the best and most detailed article I have found that walks you step by step through how to import the relevant Work Item Types and Category definitions:

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/lakhminder/archive/2010/09/30/tfs-2010-enable-test-case-management-for-upgraded-team-projects.aspx

Mark Heath
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Have you seen this? not supported Looks like the posting was from a couple of days ago as well.

Aaron McIver
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  • That's specific to TFS projects on CodePlex - we have our own TFS instance. – Bramha Ghosh Oct 01 '10 at 19:29
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    Did you check the work item they entered? Some scripts to run, etc...to fix the issue on that end. May work for you. http://codeplex.codeplex.com/workitem/25567 – Aaron McIver Oct 01 '10 at 19:31