How To Fix IM446 - Reference date for completion will be determined by notification type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Reference date for completion will be determined by notification type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM446 - Reference date for completion will be determined by notification type ?

  The SAP error message IM446 ("Reference date for completion will be determined by notification type") typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications or work orders in the SAP system. This message indicates that the system is unable to determine a reference date for the completion of a task or notification based on the type of notification being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Notification Type Configuration: The notification type may not be properly configured in the system. Each notification type can have specific settings that determine how dates are calculated and displayed.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields or data may be missing or incorrectly filled out in the notification or work order.
  System Settings: The system settings for date determination may not be correctly set up, leading to ambiguity in how completion dates are derived.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM446 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
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