How To Fix IWO_BAPI2138 - Status cannot be changed until the notification has been saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI2 - Messages for the PS/CS BAPI Process Control

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Status cannot be changed until the notification has been saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI2138 - Status cannot be changed until the notification has been saved ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI2138 indicates that the status of a notification cannot be changed until the notification has been saved. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications or service notifications within the SAP system, particularly when using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) to update or change the status of a notification.
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: The notification you are trying to change the status for has not been saved yet. In SAP, certain operations can only be performed on saved objects.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: If you are trying to change the status of a notification before it has been created or saved, this error will occur.
  BAPI Usage: If you are using a BAPI to change the status, ensure that the notification is properly created and saved before attempting to change its status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Save the Notification: Ensure that the notification is saved before attempting to change its status. You can do this by calling the appropriate BAPI to create and save the notification first.
  
  For example, use BAPI_ALM_NOTIF_CREATE to create and save the notification.
  
  
  Check Notification Status: Verify the current status of the notification. If it is in a draft or unsaved state, you need to save it first.
  Correct BAPI Call Sequence: If you are using a BAPI to change the status, ensure that the sequence of calls is correct. First, create and save the notification, then call the BAPI to change the status.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to check for this specific error and take appropriate actions, such as saving the notification before attempting to change its status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAPI Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific BAPIs you are using, such as BAPI_ALM_NOTIF_CREATE and BAPI_ALM_NOTIF_CHANGE, to understand the required parameters and the sequence of operations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to notifications, such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), and IW23 (Display Notification), to understand the standard processes in the SAP GUI.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the status of the notification in SAP.