How To Fix IM125 - Code group & and notification type & are incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Code group & and notification type & are incompatible

What causes this issue?

The code entered does not belong to the maintenance catalog intended
for the PM notification type.

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?

Using the function "Details - MaintCatalog" , call up the pop-up window
for allocating maintenance catalogs and change the entries there, or
delete the code entered and allocate an appropriate one using F4-Help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM125 - Code group & and notification type & are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message IM125 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the code group and the notification type in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of maintenance management or plant maintenance (PM) modules. This error typically arises when trying to create or process notifications or maintenance orders.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Configuration: The code group (which defines a set of codes for categorizing issues or tasks) and the notification type (which defines the type of notification being created) are not compatible with each other. This can happen if:
  
  The code group is not assigned to the notification type in the configuration settings.
  The code group is not valid for the specific notification type being used.
  
  
  
  Missing Assignments: The necessary assignments between the code group and notification type may not have been set up in the system.
  
  
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes made to the notification types or code groups, it may lead to this incompatibility.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for maintenance notifications (usually under Plant Maintenance).
  Check the settings for notification types and ensure that the code groups are correctly assigned to the notification types.
  
  
  
  Assign Code Group to Notification Type:
  
  If the code group is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the relevant notification type.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you define the notification types.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there have been recent changes or customizations, review them to ensure they have not inadvertently caused this issue.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of the notification again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, IW21 for creating notifications, and IW22 for changing notifications.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring notification types and code groups.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.