How To Fix MSAM_CL018 - Notification processing is not active in customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSAM_CL - Message Class for MSAM

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Notification processing is not active in customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSAM_CL018 - Notification processing is not active in customizing ?

  The SAP error message MSAM_CL018 indicates that notification processing is not active in the customizing settings for the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or process notifications in the SAP system, but the necessary configuration for handling notifications is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the notification processing feature has not been activated in the system's customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The relevant configuration for notification processing has not been completed.
  The system settings for the specific notification type you are trying to use are not properly defined.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the notification processing features.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MSAM_CL018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant area for notification processing. This is usually found under:
  
  Logistics ? Plant Maintenance ? Maintenance Processing ? Notification ? Notification Processing.
  
  
  Ensure that the notification processing is activated. You may need to check the settings for the specific notification type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Activate Notification Processing:
  
  If notification processing is not active, you may need to activate it. Look for options related to "Activate Notification Processing" or similar settings in the customizing menu.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to create or process notifications has the necessary authorizations. You can check this with your SAP security team or by using transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to notification processing for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the notification processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for customizing.
  SU53: Check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MSAM_CL018 error and successfully process notifications in your SAP system.