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

MSAM_CL018 - Overview

• 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