How To Fix MW733 - & &: Notification category & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 733

• Message text: & &: Notification category & not allowed

What causes this issue?

For allocation table items without reference to a sales promotion,
only notification categories with the notification forms
no notification
stock allocation notification
request notification
request notification with confirmation notification
stock allocation notification distribution center
are permitted.
For allocation table items with reference to a sales promotion,
only notification categories (announcement categories) with the
notification forms
no notification
sales promotion announcement
promotion announcement with request
promotion announcement with request and confirmation
promotion announcement of the distribution center
are permitted.

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?

Change the notification category.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW733 - & &: Notification category & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MW733, which states "Notification category & not allowed," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Plant Maintenance (PM) modules when there is an issue with the notification category being used in a transaction. This error indicates that the specific notification category you are trying to use is not permitted for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Notification Category: The notification category you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be allowed for the specific transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for notification categories in the system may not include the category you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify notifications of that category.
  Transaction Context: The notification category may not be valid in the context of the transaction you are performing (e.g., trying to create a maintenance notification when the category is restricted to service notifications).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Notification Category: Verify that the notification category you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant module (MM or PM).
  Configuration Settings: If you have access, navigate to the configuration settings for notification categories (usually found in SPRO under the relevant module) and ensure that the category is allowed for the intended use.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify notifications of that category. If not, you may need to contact your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to notifications to understand the valid categories and their uses.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), and IW23 (Display Notification) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to MW733 for any specific fixes or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MW733 error and implement a solution to resolve it.