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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• 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