How To Fix IM538 - Screen setting for notification type &1 not maintained, copy standard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Screen setting for notification type &1 not maintained, copy standard

What causes this issue?

The screen areas for the notification type &V1& have not been
maintained.

System Response

The system uses the standard setting from client 000.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the screen areas for notification type &V1& in:
<DS:SIMG.OLQN-SCR>Customizing</> for the QM notification, or
<DS:SIMG.OLIA_V_TQSCR>Customizing</> for the maintenance or service
notification

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM538 - Screen setting for notification type &1 not maintained, copy standard ?

  The SAP error message IM538 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the screen settings for a specific notification type in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary screen settings for the specified notification type, which is often due to missing or incomplete configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The screen settings for the specified notification type have not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Notification Type: The notification type being used may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or may be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IM538 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Notification Type:
  
  Verify that the notification type specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP.
  
  
  
  Maintain Screen Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration transaction for maintaining screen settings for notifications. This is typically found under:
  
  SPRO ? Plant Maintenance and Customer Service ? Maintenance and Service Processing ? Notification ? Notification Types ? Define Notification Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the screen settings for the notification type in question are properly maintained. If they are missing, you may need to copy the settings from a standard notification type.
  
  
  
  Copy Standard Settings:
  
  If you need to copy standard settings, you can do this by selecting a standard notification type that is similar to the one you are trying to configure and copying its settings. This can often be done within the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring notification types and screen settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, IW21 for creating notifications, and IW22 for changing notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the IM538 error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IM538 error and ensure that the screen settings for the notification type are properly maintained.