How To Fix EAM_ODATA_NOTIF020 - No notification type could be found for this technical object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAM_ODATA_NOTIF - Message class for Maintenance Notification at BOPF/ODATA

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No notification type could be found for this technical object

What causes this issue?

This can be due to one of the following reasons:
The technical object is not assigned to a planning plant.
There is no notification type assigned to the planning plant of the
technical object.

System Response

Without a notification type, you cannot report a malfunction for this
technical object.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAM_ODATA_NOTIF020 - No notification type could be found for this technical object ?

  The SAP error message EAM_ODATA_NOTIF020 indicates that the system could not find a notification type associated with the specified technical object. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when trying to create or process notifications for a technical object (like equipment or functional locations) via OData services.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Notification Type: The notification type that is supposed to be linked to the technical object is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the notification types may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Technical Object Not Defined: The technical object (equipment or functional location) may not be properly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the notification types or the technical object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the technical object or notification types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the configuration for notification types in EAM.
  Ensure that the notification type is defined and correctly linked to the technical object.
  
  
  
  Verify Technical Object:
  
  Check if the technical object (equipment or functional location) exists in the system and is correctly configured.
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (for equipment) or IL03 (for functional locations) to verify the details.
  
  
  
  Assign Notification Type:
  
  If the notification type is missing, you may need to create a new notification type or assign an existing one to the technical object.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or view notifications for the specified technical object.
  
  
  
  Review OData Service Configuration:
  
  If you are using OData services, check the service configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle notifications for the specified technical object.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  IE03: Display Equipment.
  IL03: Display Functional Location.
  
  
  OData Services: Familiarize yourself with the OData services used for EAM notifications, as they may have specific requirements or configurations.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.