How To Fix AD_IW205 - select the notifications you want to display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD_IW - Message Class for Inspection Workbench

• Message number: 205

• Message text: select the notifications you want to display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD_IW205 - select the notifications you want to display ?

  The SAP error message AD_IW205, which states "Select the notifications you want to display," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module or the SAP Customer Service (CS) module when users are trying to display or process notifications but have not selected any notifications to work with.
  Cause:
  
  No Selection Made: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any notifications from the list or has not specified any criteria to filter the notifications.
  Filter Criteria: If the user has applied filters but there are no notifications that meet the criteria, the system may not display any notifications, leading to this error.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view certain notifications, which could lead to confusion if no notifications are displayed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Notifications: Ensure that you have selected at least one notification from the list. You can do this by checking the selection boxes next to the notifications you wish to display.
  Adjust Filter Criteria: If you have applied filters, consider adjusting them to ensure that they are not too restrictive. You can clear the filters or broaden the search criteria to include more notifications.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view the notifications. If you suspect that this might be the issue, contact your SAP administrator to check your user roles and permissions.
  Refresh the List: Sometimes, refreshing the list or re-entering the transaction can help in displaying the notifications correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in transactions such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), IW23 (Display Notification), or IW28 (Display List of Notifications).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly select and filter notifications within the SAP system to avoid this error in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.