How To Fix IM523 - Notification was already assigned to a sales order

IM523 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Notification was already assigned to a sales order

What causes this issue?

The notification has already been allocated to an order.

System Response

The system does not allow any further allocations.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM523 - Notification was already assigned to a sales order ?

  The SAP error message IM523 ("Notification was already assigned to a sales order") typically occurs when you attempt to assign a notification (such as a maintenance notification or service notification) to a sales order that has already been linked to that notification. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The notification you are trying to assign is already linked to a specific sales order. SAP does not allow multiple assignments of the same notification to different sales orders.
  Incorrect Workflow: The process flow may not be followed correctly, leading to attempts to reassign notifications.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Go to the notification in question and check if it is already assigned to a sales order. You can do this by viewing the notification details