How To Fix IM494 - Notification is not yet allocated to an order

IM494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Notification is not yet allocated to an order

What causes this issue?

While processing the PM notification, you called up the function "Change
order"; however, this PM notification has not yet been allocated to any
order.

System Response

The system cannot select an order.

How to fix this error?

You can only carry out this function, once you have allocated the PM
notification to an order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM494 - Notification is not yet allocated to an order ?

  The SAP error message IM494 ("Notification is not yet allocated to an order") typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications and work orders within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting a maintenance notification to be linked to a specific order, but it has not been allocated yet.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unallocated Notification: The maintenance notification has not been assigned to a work order or maintenance order.
  Incorrect Workflow: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to the notification not being linked to an order.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require notifications to be allocated to orders before certain actions can be performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Allocate the Notification:
  
  Go to the maintenance notification in SAP.
  Use the transaction code IW21 (Create Notification) or IW22 (Change Notification).
  Ensure that the notification is linked to the appropriate work order using the "Order" field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Order Status:
  
  Ensure that the