How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_PM015 - Notification &1 will not be created, related order &2 is not posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_PM -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Notification &1 will not be created, related order &2 is not posted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_PM015 - Notification &1 will not be created, related order &2 is not posted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_PM015 indicates that a notification cannot be created because the related order is not posted. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or SAP Production Planning (PP) modules, where notifications are linked to specific orders for maintenance or production activities.
  Cause:
  
  Order Status: The related order (e.g., maintenance order, production order) may not be in a status that allows for notifications to be created. For example, if the order is in a "Not Released" or "Closed" status, notifications cannot be generated.
  Posting Issues: The order may not have been posted correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incomplete data that prevents the order from being considered "posted."
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the creation of notifications based on the status of related orders.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create notifications for the specified order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the related order. Ensure that it is released and in a status that allows for notifications to be created.
  Post the Order: If the order is not posted, complete any necessary steps to post it. This may involve entering missing data or completing prior tasks.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to notifications and order statuses. Ensure that the settings allow for notifications to be created for the relevant order types.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create the notification has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further details on the specific error message and related processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification) or IW22 (Change Notification) to work with notifications.
  Order Management: Familiarize yourself with the order management processes in SAP PM or PP to understand how notifications are linked to orders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, 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 identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully create the notification.