How To Fix /SAPSMOSS/01042 - Notification &1 is already completed and cannot be changed

/SAPSMOSS/01042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSMOSS/01 -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Notification &1 is already completed and cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSMOSS/01042 - Notification &1 is already completed and cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSMOSS/01042 Notification &1 is already completed and cannot be changed typically occurs in the context of SAP's Maintenance Management or Service Management modules. This error indicates that you are trying to modify a notification that has already been marked as completed. Once a notification is completed, it is generally locked for further changes to maintain data integrity and ensure that completed tasks are not altered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Notification Status: The notification you are trying to change has a status indicating it is completed (e.g., status "TECO" - Technically Completed).
  System Restrictions: SAP has built-in restrictions to prevent changes to completed notifications to ensure that historical data remains accurate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Notification Status: Verify the status of the notification. If it is indeed completed, you will not be able to make changes to it.
  Reopen the Notification: If you need to make changes, you may need to reopen the notification. This can typically be