How To Fix QF058 - Only notifications for posted defect records can be displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Only notifications for posted defect records can be displayed

INCLUDE 'QF057' OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF058 - Only notifications for posted defect records can be displayed ?

  The SAP error message QF058, which states "Only notifications for posted defect records can be displayed," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to display notifications related to defect records that have not been posted or are not in a status that allows for notifications to be viewed.
  Cause:
  
  Defect Record Status: The defect record may not be in a status that allows notifications to be displayed. For example, if the defect record is still in a draft or unposted state, the system will not allow notifications to be viewed.
  Notification Type: The type of notification being accessed may not be linked to the defect record in question.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from viewing notifications related to defect records.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the QM module that restrict the display of notifications based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Defect Record Status: Ensure that the defect record is posted and in a status that allows notifications to be displayed. You may need to complete the necessary steps to post the defect record.
  Verify Notification Type: Confirm that the notification type you are trying to access is correctly linked to the defect record. You may need to create or link the appropriate notification.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to view notifications related to defect records. If not, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP QM configuration team to review the settings related to notifications and defect records. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow for the display of notifications.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and notifications to understand the expected behavior and configuration settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IW21: Create Notification
  IW22: Change Notification
  IW23: Display Notification
  QM01: Create Quality Notification
  QM02: Change Quality Notification
  QM03: Display Quality Notification
  
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.