How To Fix /ISDFPS/CP2C003 - Caution: Notification type &1 is not used for maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/CP2C -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Caution: Notification type &1 is not used for maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/CP2C003 - Caution: Notification type &1 is not used for maintenance ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/CP2C003 Caution: Notification type &1 is not used for maintenance typically indicates that the notification type specified in the system is not configured for maintenance activities. This can occur in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where notifications are used to track maintenance tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Notification Type: The notification type you are trying to use is not set up for maintenance purposes in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The notification type may not be assigned to the correct maintenance process or may not have the necessary settings enabled.
  User Error: The user may have selected the wrong notification type inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for notification types in SAP. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under:
  SPRO -> Plant Maintenance and Customer Service -> Maintenance and Service Processing -> Notifications -> Notification Types -> Define Notification Types
  
  Verify that the notification type in question is configured correctly for maintenance activities.
  
  
  
  Assign Notification Type:
  
  If the notification type is not assigned to maintenance, you may need to either change the notification type to one that is configured for maintenance or modify the existing notification type to include maintenance settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to notification types and their configurations to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the issue is due to user error, consider providing training or guidelines to users on how to select the appropriate notification types for maintenance tasks.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), and IW23 (Display Notification) to manage notifications effectively.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the necessary roles and authorizations to create and manage notifications in the system.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the notification type works as expected for maintenance activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that the notification type is appropriately configured for maintenance use.