How To Fix IM761 - Notification category & is not a standard SAP category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 761

• Message text: Notification category & is not a standard SAP category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM761 - Notification category & is not a standard SAP category ?

  The SAP error message IM761 indicates that the notification category you are trying to use is not a standard SAP category. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications or other types of notifications within the SAP system, particularly in the Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Custom Notification Category: The notification category you are trying to use may have been customized or created in your SAP system, but it is not recognized as a valid category.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that define valid notification categories.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect notification category code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Notification Category: Verify the notification category you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  Configuration Review: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the configuration for notification categories in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Plant Maintenance and Customer Service ? Maintenance Processing ? Notification ? Define Notification Types.
  Ensure that the category you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator: If you do not have the necessary permissions to check or modify the configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization.
  Use Standard Categories: If possible, use standard SAP notification categories that are predefined in the system to avoid this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to notification categories. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Plant Maintenance and notification processing to understand how notification categories work.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct usage of notification categories to minimize input errors.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.