How To Fix IW841 - Only QM notification types are allowed as notification type proposals

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Only QM notification types are allowed as notification type proposals

What causes this issue?

You have entered a <DS:GLOS.notification_type>notification type</>
which is not allowed for the QM application component.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Enter a notification type which is valid for QM.
INCLUDE EINGABEN OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW841 - Only QM notification types are allowed as notification type proposals ?

  The SAP error message IW841: "Only QM notification types are allowed as notification type proposals" typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a notification in the SAP system, and the system expects a Quality Management (QM) notification type, but the type you are using is not valid for that context.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Notification Type: The notification type you are trying to use is not configured as a QM notification type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary configuration to recognize the notification type as a QM type.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process the specific type of notification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Notification Type: Ensure that you are using a valid QM notification type. You can check the available notification types in the SAP system by navigating to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO
  Path: Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Notification Types
  Verify that the notification type you are using is listed as a QM notification type.
  
  
  
  Change Notification Type: If you are using an incorrect notification type, change it to a valid QM notification type that is configured in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you believe the notification type should be valid, review the configuration settings to ensure that it is set up correctly as a QM notification type.
  
  
  User Authorization: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process QM notifications. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the types of notifications, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or QM consultant 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) for working with notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to notification types and QM notifications.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation on Quality Management in SAP to better understand how notifications are structured and managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW841 error and successfully work with QM notifications in SAP.