How To Fix QM401 - Notif. type has not been determined, therefore no possible entries help

QM401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Notif. type has not been determined, therefore no possible entries help

What causes this issue?

The notification category (quality or maintenance notification) could
not be determined, so the input help is not available.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM401 - Notif. type has not been determined, therefore no possible entries help ?

  The SAP error message QM401 ("Notif. type has not been determined, therefore no possible entries") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when the system is unable to determine the appropriate notification type for a quality notification. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The notification type may not be configured correctly in the system. This includes missing entries in the customizing settings for quality notifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the notification types.
  Incorrect Settings in the Quality Management Module: The settings for the quality notification may not be properly defined in the system.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material, plant, etc.) may not be maintained, leading to the inability to determine the notification type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the following path:Quality Management -> Quality