How To Fix RECNNT026 - Reason for notice &1 (&2) is obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECNNT - Notice

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Reason for notice &1 (&2) is obsolete

What causes this issue?

Reason for notice &v1& (&v2&) is defined as obsolete in Customizing.

System Response

It is not permitted to use this reason for notice.

How to fix this error?

Use a different reason for notice.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE RECA_CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECNNT026 - Reason for notice &1 (&2) is obsolete ?

  The SAP error message RECNNT026, which states "Reason for notice &1 (&2) is obsolete," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with notifications or alerts related to certain business processes, such as maintenance notifications, service notifications, or other types of notices.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the reason code specified in the notification is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Configuration Changes: The reason code may have been deactivated or deleted in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from one system to another, obsolete codes may not have been properly updated or removed.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or policies may lead to certain reason codes being deemed unnecessary or obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Reason Code:
  
  Verify the reason code that is causing the error. You can do this by checking the notification details in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., PM for Plant Maintenance, QM for Quality Management) and check if the reason code is still active.
  If the reason code is indeed obsolete, you may need to either reactivate it or replace it with a valid reason code.
  
  
  
  Update Notifications:
  
  If the reason code is obsolete, update the existing notifications to use a valid reason code. This may involve editing the notification and selecting a new reason code from the available options.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the configuration of reason codes to understand why the code was marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OIK1 (for maintaining reason codes) or IW21 (to create notifications) to manage and review notifications and their associated reason codes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions specific to your version of SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify notifications and reason codes in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RECNNT026 error and implement a suitable solution.