How To Fix IM266 - Status management: Task object type for notif.category & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Status management: Task object type for notif.category & not maintained

What causes this issue?

Task object category for notification category & has not been
maintained.

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?

An entry is missing from table TQ8T. If you have the necessary
authorization, maintain table TQ8T using transaction SM31 and enter
task object category <LB>QA1</> for notification category &.
If you do not have the necessary authorization, contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM266 - Status management: Task object type for notif.category & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message IM266, which states "Status management: Task object type for notif.category & not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a task object type associated with the specified notification category, which is necessary for status management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the task object type for the specified notification category has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration settings for status management have not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Notification Category: The notification category being used may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary settings for task object types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM266 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Notification Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing > Notification > Notification Types.
  Check the configuration for the notification category in question and ensure that a task object type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Task Object Type:
  
  If the task object type is not maintained, you will need to define it.
  In the same configuration area, look for the option to maintain task object types and ensure that the appropriate task object type is assigned to the notification category.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the notification creation process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), and IW23 (Display Notification) to test the changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on notification types and status management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.