How To Fix MSGC_SE_EAM205 - The catalog ID is not assigned to a notification or request type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGC_SE_EAM - EAM messages for services

• Message number: 205

• Message text: The catalog ID is not assigned to a notification or request type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM205 - The catalog ID is not assigned to a notification or request type ?

  The SAP error message MSGC_SE_EAM205 indicates that a specific catalog ID is not assigned to the notification or request type you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) module when working with notifications or maintenance requests.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the catalog ID you are trying to use is not linked to the specific notification or request type in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The catalog ID may not have been properly assigned to the notification/request type in the configuration settings.
  Missing Entries: The catalog ID might not exist in the relevant configuration tables for the notification/request type.
  Incorrect Notification Type: You may be using a notification type that does not support the catalog ID you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for notifications or requests.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu.
  Navigate to Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing > Maintenance Notifications > Define Notification Types.
  Ensure that the catalog ID is assigned to the correct notification/request type.
  
  
  
  Assign Catalog ID:
  
  If the catalog ID is not assigned, you can add it by editing the notification type configuration.
  Make sure to save your changes after assigning the catalog ID.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Verify that the catalog ID exists in the relevant tables (e.g., T_CATALOG) and is correctly configured.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or configure it properly.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Notification Types:
  
  If the issue persists, try using a different notification type that is known to work with the catalog ID to see if the problem is specific to the notification type you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional configuration steps that may be required for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to notification types and catalog assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MSGC_SE_EAM205 error in SAP.