How To Fix I10018 - Cannot read notification task & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I10 - Work Management IDocs Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Cannot read notification task & & &

What causes this issue?

Notification Task with mentioned "Notification number", "Notification
Item number", and "Task number", does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Check external program that generated the IDoc.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I10018 - Cannot read notification task & & & ?

  The SAP error message I10018, which states "Cannot read notification task & & &," typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing a specific notification task in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inactive Notification: The notification task you are trying to access may not exist or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the notification task.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the underlying data that prevent the system from retrieving the notification.
  Technical Issues: There could be a problem with the SAP system itself, such as a temporary outage or a bug in the software.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Notification Existence: Verify that the notification task you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the notification using the relevant transaction code (e.g., IW21 for creating notifications, IW22 for changing notifications).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the notification. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no data integrity issues. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant database tables.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21, IW22, IW23 (for notifications), and SE11, SE16 (for database table access).
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for any specific SAP Notes related to error I10018, as there may be patches or updates that address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for notifications and task management to understand the expected behavior and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the I10018 error message in SAP.