How To Fix MW701 - Error & reading Customizing table for notification category

MW701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Error & reading Customizing table for notification category

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please inform the system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW701 - Error & reading Customizing table for notification category ?

  The SAP error message MW701 typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of notification categories in the system. This error can occur when the system is unable to read the customizing table that defines the notification categories, which can lead to problems in processing notifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The customizing table for notification categories may not have the necessary entries, or the entries may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customizing table.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing or corrupted entries.
  System Configuration Errors: There may be a general configuration issue in the system that affects how notification categories are read.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for notification categories.
  Ensure that all necessary entries are present