How To Fix PV663 - No notification abbreviation has been selected for copying forms

PV663 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 663

• Message text: No notification abbreviation has been selected for copying forms

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV663 - No notification abbreviation has been selected for copying forms ?

  The SAP error message PV663, which states "No notification abbreviation has been selected for copying forms," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules when trying to copy or create forms related to notifications. This error indicates that the system cannot find a suitable abbreviation for the notification type you are working with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Notification Abbreviation: The primary cause of this error is that there is no notification abbreviation defined for the specific notification type you are trying to use. The system requires this abbreviation to generate or copy forms correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to notification types or forms in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Notification Type: The notification type being used may not be set up correctly or may not have the necessary configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction