How To Fix /PM0/ABU_CORR018 - Invalid entry: Specify a correspondence type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_CORR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Invalid entry: Specify a correspondence type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_CORR018 - Invalid entry: Specify a correspondence type ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_CORR018 Invalid entry: Specify a correspondence type typically occurs in the context of the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module, particularly when dealing with correspondence or notifications related to maintenance activities. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the "correspondence type," has not been filled in or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Correspondence Type: The most common cause is that the user has not specified a correspondence type when trying to create or process a correspondence document.
  Incorrect Configuration: The correspondence types may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to select a valid type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain correspondence types.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or an invalid entry in the field where the correspondence type is specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify a Correspondence Type: Ensure that you select a valid correspondence type from the dropdown menu or input it correctly in the relevant field. This is usually done in the correspondence creation screen.
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for correspondence types in the SAP system. Ensure that the types are defined and active.
  
  You can check this in the SPRO transaction under the relevant PM settings.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: If you suspect that authorization might be an issue, check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the necessary correspondence types.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for guidance on the specific correspondence types that should be used in your context.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP PM, such as IW21 (Create Notification) or IW22 (Change Notification), where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of filling in all required fields, including the correspondence type, to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your maintenance activities in SAP.