How To Fix MW702 - Notif. cat. & missing in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Notif. cat. & missing in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The current notification category does not exist in the table of the
notification categories.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0610.SIMG_OAUF>notification
category</> in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW702 - Notif. cat. & missing in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message MW702 indicates that there is a problem with the notification category in the system. Specifically, it means that the notification category is missing in the customizing settings. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a notification, and the system cannot find the relevant configuration for the notification category you are using.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The notification category you are trying to use has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the notification category may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW702 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for notification categories (e.g., under Plant Maintenance or Quality Management, depending on the context).
  Ensure that the notification category you are trying to use is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Notification Categories:
  
  If the notification category is missing, you can create it by following the steps in the customizing settings.
  Make sure to assign the necessary attributes and settings to the new notification category.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure they were imported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on configuring notification categories in your particular module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing, IW21 for creating notifications, and IW22 for changing notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MW702 error in your SAP system.