How To Fix COCF100 - Notification type &1 contains no screen area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCF - Order/Confirmation Functions

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Notification type &1 contains no screen area

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a shift note type. You have not defined a
notification type for this shift note type and have thus also not
assigned a screen area.

System Response

The system cannot create the shift note type.

How to fix this error?

Create the notification type you want to use for the shift note type in
the IMG activity <LS>Define Notification Types</> or choose an already
existing notification type. In addition, you must define the screen
areas and tab pages in the IMG activity <LS>Define Screen Templates</>.
For more information, see <DS:SIMG.CREATE_SHIFT_NOTE>Make Settings for
Shift Notes</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCF100 - Notification type &1 contains no screen area ?

  The SAP error message COCF100, which states "Notification type &1 contains no screen area," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with notifications in the context of controlling objects like cost centers, internal orders, or projects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the specified notification type (represented by &1) does not have a defined screen area. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The notification type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the customizing settings for notifications.
  Missing Screen Area Assignment: The notification type may not have an associated screen area defined in the system, which is necessary for the system to display the relevant data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with the notification type, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the COCF100 error, you can take the