How To Fix IO118 - No unique PM notification can be found

IO118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 118

• Message text: No unique PM notification can be found

What causes this issue?

You are trying to display the <GL:notification>notification</>
associated with the <GL:maintenance_order>maintenance order</>.
However, there are several notifications allocated in the object list.

System Response

The system cannot determine a unique allocation.

How to fix this error?

Select the entry for which you want to edit a maintenance
notification.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IO118 - Details

• The SAP error message IO118 ("No unique PM notification can be found") typically occurs in the context of Plant Maintenance (PM) when the system is unable to identify a specific maintenance notification due to a lack of unique identification. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect input data, missing notifications, or issues with the configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Notification Number: The notification number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Multiple Notifications: There may be multiple notifications that match the criteria, and the system cannot determine which one to use.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specific notification.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the PM module that affect how notifications are processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Notification Number: Check the notification number you are entering to ensure it