How To Fix DNO171 - Notification has not been changed by SAP

DNO171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DNO - Messages for General Notifications

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Notification has not been changed by SAP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DNO171 - Notification has not been changed by SAP ?

  The SAP error message DNO171, which states "Notification has not been changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules when a user attempts to change a notification but the system does not recognize any changes made to it. This can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Actual Changes Made: The most common reason for this error is that the user has not made any changes to the notification data. If the data remains the same as it was before, SAP will not process the update.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the notification, leading to the system not allowing any updates.
  
  
  Status of the Notification: The notification might be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the notification is already completed or closed, it may not be possible to make further changes.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There