How To Fix IW231 - Number entered is not a PM notification

IW231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Number entered is not a PM notification

What causes this issue?

You have entered a notification number that, although it exists, is not
a maintenance notification or service notification.

System Response

The system issues an error message.

How to fix this error?

A maintenance notification or a service notification must exist before
you can create a maintenance order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IW231 - Details

• The SAP error message IW231 ("Number entered is not a PM notification") typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a PM (Plant Maintenance) notification using a number that the system does not recognize as a valid PM notification. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Notification Number: The number you entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Notification Does Not Exist: The notification number may not exist in the system, either because it was deleted or never created.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the specified notification.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: You might be using the wrong transaction code or screen for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from recognizing the notification.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Notification Number: Double-check the number you entered for any typos or errors. Ensure that it is the correct format