How To Fix DNO041 - No notification type found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DNO - Messages for General Notifications

• Message number: 041

• Message text: No notification type found

What causes this issue?

There is no notification type defined in the system that corresponds to
the specified criteria.

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?

Enter a notification type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DNO041 - No notification type found ?

  The SAP error message DNO041: No notification type found typically occurs when the system is unable to find a notification type that is required for processing a notification in the SAP system. This can happen in various modules, such as Plant Maintenance (PM) or Quality Management (QM), where notifications are used to report issues or maintenance tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Notification Type: The notification type you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for notification types may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the notification type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to notification types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant area for notification types (e.g., Plant Maintenance or Quality Management).
  Ensure that the notification type you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Notification Type:
  
  If the notification type is missing, you can create a new one or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  Use transaction code OIK1 (for PM) or QM01 (for QM) to create or modify notification types.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process notifications of the specified type.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific customizing settings that might restrict the use of certain notification types based on the context (e.g., plant, order type).
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), and IW23 (Display Notification) for working with notifications.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to notification types in the specific module you are working with (PM, QM, etc.).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP configuration and troubleshooting.