How To Fix QOD_MSG_COMMON016 - Notification type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QOD_MSG_COMMON - QOD_MSG_COMMON

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Notification type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QOD_MSG_COMMON016 - Notification type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QOD_MSG_COMMON016 indicates that a notification type specified in your system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or other modules where notifications are used for tracking issues, defects, or other quality-related events.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Notification Type: The notification type specified in the transaction or program does not match any existing notification types in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The notification type may not have been configured properly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified notification type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the notification type entered by the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Notification Type:
  
  Verify the notification type you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  You can check existing notification types in the SAP system by navigating to the relevant configuration settings (e.g., SPRO) or using transaction codes like IW21 (Create Notification) or IW22 (Change Notification).
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  If the notification type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Quality Management ? Quality Notifications ? Define Notification Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the notification type is properly configured with all necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access the specified notification type. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or user manuals for the specific module you are working with to ensure you are using the correct notification type.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing notifications, such as IW21, IW22, IW23 (Display Notification), and QM01 (Create Quality Notification).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering and managing notifications to minimize errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.