How To Fix DNO040 - Specify a notification type

DNO040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DNO - Messages for General Notifications

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Specify a notification type

What causes this issue?

To create a notification, you must specify the notification type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify a notification type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DNO040 - Specify a notification type ?

  The SAP error message DNO040, which states "Specify a notification type," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a notification in the SAP system without specifying the required notification type. This error is common in modules related to Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS), where notifications are essential for tracking issues, maintenance tasks, or service requests.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a notification type to be specified in order to proceed with the creation or processing of a notification. Notification types define the characteristics and processing rules for different types of notifications, such as maintenance requests, service notifications, etc.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DNO040 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify Notification Type:
  
  When creating a notification, ensure that you select a valid notification type from the dropdown menu or input it manually in the relevant field. This is usually found in the initial screen of the