How To Fix MW731 - With notif. cat. &, date must be entered for request date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 731

• Message text: With notif. cat. &, date must be entered for request date

What causes this issue?

You did not enter a request date. This date is required for request
notifications.

How to fix this error?

Enter a request date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW731 - With notif. cat. &, date must be entered for request date ?

  The SAP error message MW731, which states "With notif. cat. &, date must be entered for request date," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a notification in SAP, and the system requires a date to be entered for the request date field, but it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Request Date: The most common cause of this error is that the request date field is not filled in when creating or modifying a notification.
  Notification Category: The notification category you are using may require a request date to be specified, and if it is not provided, the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the notification type that mandate the entry of a request date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Request Date: Ensure that you fill in the request date field when creating or editing the notification. This is usually found in the header section of the notification.
  Check Notification Category: Review the notification category you are using to understand if it requires a request date. If it does, make sure to provide the necessary date.
  Review Configuration: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the notification type in transaction SPRO. Look for the settings related to notification categories and ensure that the request date is configured correctly.
  User Training: If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing training to users on the importance of filling in all required fields when creating notifications.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), or IW23 (Display Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on notification management and the specific fields required for different notification categories.
  
  By ensuring that the request date is filled in and understanding the requirements of the notification category, you should be able to resolve the MW731 error effectively.