How To Fix Q0123 - No notification type defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No notification type defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0123 - No notification type defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message Q0123, which states "No notification type defined in Customizing," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a notification type that is required for creating or processing notifications in the Quality Management (QM) module. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration or incorrect settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Notification Type: The notification type that you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the notification types may not be set up correctly in the Customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the notification types.
  System Errors: There may be issues with the system or transport requests that have not been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q0123 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Define Notification Types.
  Ensure that the required notification types are defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Create a Notification Type:
  
  If the notification type does not exist, you can create a new one by clicking on "New Entries" and filling in the necessary details (like Notification Type, Description, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process notifications. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that all related settings in the Quality Management module are correctly configured. This includes settings for the notification types, status profiles, and other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that there were no errors during the import process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on configuring notification types and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like QM01 (Create Quality Notification) to test if the issue persists after making changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the Q0123 error and successfully define or use the required notification types in SAP.