How To Fix IM553 - Cause &1 for notif. &2, item &3 cannot be changed as already deleted

IM553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Cause &1 for notif. &2, item &3 cannot be changed as already deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM553 - Cause &1 for notif. &2, item &3 cannot be changed as already deleted ?

  The SAP error message IM553 indicates that you are trying to change a notification or an item within a notification that has already been marked as deleted. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications or service notifications in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message IM553 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to modify a notification or an item that has been flagged as deleted in the system.
  The notification or item may have been deleted by another user or process, and you are trying to make changes to it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Notification Status: Verify the status of the notification and the specific item you are trying to change. You can do this by navigating to the notification in the SAP GUI and checking its status.
  
  
  Review Deletion Flag: If the notification or item is marked as deleted, you will not be able to make changes. You