How To Fix /ISDFPS/ME_PM016 - Notification &1 will not be changed, related order &2 is not posted

/ISDFPS/ME_PM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/ME_PM -

• Message number: 016

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_PM016 - Notification &1 will not be changed, related order &2 is not posted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/ME_PM016 indicates that a notification (denoted as &1) cannot be changed because the related order (denoted as &2) has not been posted. This error typically arises in the context of maintenance notifications and orders within the SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Status: The related order may be in a status that does not allow changes to the notification. For example, if the order is in a "Completed" or "Closed" status, it may restrict modifications to associated notifications.
  Posting Issues: The order might not have been posted correctly, meaning that the necessary transactions to update the order status have not been completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the notification or the related order.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent changes to notifications linked to unposted orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the related order.