How To Fix QM117 - No notification could be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No notification could be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM117 - No notification could be created ?

  The SAP error message QM117 ("No notification could be created") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an issue with creating a quality notification. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The notification type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes missing settings in the customizing for quality notifications.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create notifications in the QM module.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Required fields may not be filled out correctly or completely, leading to the inability to create a notification.
  
  
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that are preventing the creation of notifications, such as status profiles or other related configurations.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or system errors.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings for Quality Notifications (Transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the notification type you are trying to use is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create notifications.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly in the notification creation screen.
  Check for any mandatory fields that may be missing.
  
  
  
  Examine System Settings:
  
  Review the status profiles and other related settings in the QM module to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the notification creation process.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check application logs for any additional error messages or information that can help diagnose the issue.
  If necessary, enable debugging or trace to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QM01: Create Quality Notification
  QM02: Change Quality Notification
  QM03: Display Quality Notification
  SPRO: Access Customizing settings
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and notes related to Quality Management and notifications for any known issues or updates.
  
  
  User Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QM117 error and implement a solution to resolve it.