How To Fix QM006 - No screen number defined for initial screen for notification type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No screen number defined for initial screen for notification type &1

What causes this issue?

The system configuration contains a setting which specifies that a
special initial screen is to be processed when the
<DS:GLOS.notification>notification</> is created.
No corresponding screen number is, however, maintained.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the system configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM006 - No screen number defined for initial screen for notification type &1 ?

  The SAP error message QM006 ("No screen number defined for initial screen for notification type &1") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is a configuration issue related to the notification types in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a screen number associated with the specified notification type, which is necessary for displaying the initial screen when creating or processing notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The notification type specified in the error message does not have a corresponding screen number defined in the system.
  Incorrect Notification Type: The notification type being used may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Define Notification Types.
  Find the notification type mentioned in the error message and ensure that it has a valid screen number assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign a Screen Number:
  
  If the screen number is missing, you can assign a valid screen number to the notification type. This is usually done in the same configuration area where you define the notification types.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If there are missing objects, you may need to re-transport them or manually configure them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the notification type to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring notification types and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  QM01 - Create Quality Notification
  QM02 - Change Quality Notification
  QM03 - Display Quality Notification
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to QM006 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify notification types in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM006 error and ensure that the notification types are correctly configured in your SAP system.