How To Fix IM134 - Catalog profile &1 not allowed for notification category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Catalog profile &1 not allowed for notification category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM134 - Catalog profile &1 not allowed for notification category &2 ?

  The SAP error message IM134, which states "Catalog profile &1 not allowed for notification category &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) when there is an issue with the configuration of catalog profiles and notification categories.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The catalog profile specified in the notification does not match the allowed catalog profiles for the given notification category. Each notification category can be configured to allow specific catalog profiles, and if the one being used is not permitted, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Assignment: The catalog profile may not be correctly assigned to the notification category in the system settings.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, it is possible that the necessary configurations for the catalog profiles and notification categories have not been set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for notification categories in SAP. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under:
  Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Maintenance and Service Processing -> Notifications -> Notification Types -> Define Notification Types
  
  Verify that the catalog profile assigned to the notification category is correct and allowed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Catalog Profile:
  
  If the catalog profile is not allowed for the notification category, you may need to either change the catalog profile in the notification or modify the configuration to allow the specified catalog profile for that notification category.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  If there have been recent changes or customizations, review those to ensure that they have not inadvertently affected the relationship between catalog profiles and notification categories.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the notification creation process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring notification types and catalog profiles.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  IW21: To create notifications.
  IW22: To change notifications.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify notifications and access configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making necessary adjustments, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who specializes in Plant Maintenance or EAM for further assistance.