How To Fix QOD_MSG_COMMON015 - Notification type cannot be empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QOD_MSG_COMMON - QOD_MSG_COMMON

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Notification type cannot be empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QOD_MSG_COMMON015 - Notification type cannot be empty ?

  The SAP error message QOD_MSG_COMMON015 indicates that a notification type is required but has not been provided in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when creating or processing notifications.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The notification type field is left blank or is not populated correctly.
  The system is unable to determine a default notification type based on the configuration or the context of the operation.
  There may be issues with the configuration of notification types in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Field:
  
  Ensure that the notification type field is filled in the transaction you are using. If you are creating a notification, make sure to select a valid notification type from the dropdown.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Verify the configuration of notification types in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the following path in the SAP Easy Access Menu:
  
  SPRO > Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Notification Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the notification types are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Default Notification Type:
  
  Check if there is a default notification type set for the relevant processes. If not, you may need to set one up.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify notifications. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to incomplete data being submitted.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction code (like IW21 for creating notifications), ensure that you are following the correct steps and that all mandatory fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on the specific notification types and their requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Notification Types: In SAP QM, notification types are used to categorize different types of notifications (e.g., defects, complaints, etc.). Each type may have different processing rules and workflows.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the overall QM module and how notifications fit into quality processes can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QOD_MSG_COMMON015 and successfully create or process notifications in SAP.