How To Fix DNO181 - No notification has been refreshed or newly created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DNO - Messages for General Notifications

• Message number: 181

• Message text: No notification has been refreshed or newly created

What causes this issue?

No notifications have been changed by SAP since the last time you called
this program to perform a comparison with SAP.
In addition, no notifications were sent to SAP directly using
OSS or the Internet in this period of time.

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?

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 DNO181 - No notification has been refreshed or newly created ?

  The SAP error message DNO181 ("No notification has been refreshed or newly created") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module, particularly when working with notifications. This error indicates that the system did not find any notifications that were either newly created or refreshed during the operation you were attempting to perform.
  Causes:
  
  No New Notifications: The most straightforward cause is that there are no new notifications created or existing notifications that have been refreshed in the system.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to fetch notifications may not match any existing notifications. This could be due to incorrect filters or parameters.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create notifications.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the notification types or the underlying data model.
  Technical Issues: There could be a temporary technical issue or a bug in the system that is preventing notifications from being processed correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Notification Creation: Ensure that notifications are being created properly. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IW21 for creating notifications) and verifying if notifications exist.
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using to fetch notifications. Make sure they are set correctly to include the notifications you expect to see.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and view notifications. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Refresh the Session: Sometimes, simply logging out and back into the SAP system can resolve temporary issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), and IW23 (Display Notification).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to DNO181 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the DNO181 error in SAP.