How To Fix IH173 - No lines containing assigned notifications were selected

IH173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No lines containing assigned notifications were selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH173 - No lines containing assigned notifications were selected ?

  The SAP error message IH173 ("No lines containing assigned notifications were selected") typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications or work orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find any notifications that are assigned to the selected maintenance order or task.
  Causes:
  
  No Assigned Notifications: The most straightforward cause is that there are no notifications assigned to the maintenance order or task you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter notifications may not match any existing notifications.
  Status of Notifications: The notifications may be in a status that does not allow them to be selected (e.g., completed or closed).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the notifications.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between notifications and orders.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Assigned Notifications: Verify if there are any notifications assigned to