How To Fix /SCMB/ANOT518 - Wrong or missing evaluation period for alert notification profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ANOT -

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Wrong or missing evaluation period for alert notification profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ANOT518 - Wrong or missing evaluation period for alert notification profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ANOT518 Wrong or missing evaluation period for alert notification profile &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the configuration of an alert notification profile. This error indicates that the evaluation period defined for the alert notification profile is either incorrect or not set at all.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Evaluation Period: The alert notification profile may not have an evaluation period defined, which is necessary for the system to determine when to evaluate alerts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The evaluation period may be set incorrectly, such as having invalid values or formats that the system cannot process.
  Profile Not Active: The alert notification profile might not be active or properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Alert Notification Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing alert notification profiles (e.g., /SCMB/ANOT).
  Locate the profile indicated by &1 in the error message.
  Verify that the evaluation period is defined and correctly set.
  
  
  
  Define or Correct Evaluation Period:
  
  If the evaluation period is missing, define it according to your business requirements.
  If it is incorrectly set, correct the values to ensure they are valid and appropriate for the alerts you want to monitor.
  
  
  
  Activate the Profile:
  
  Ensure that the alert notification profile is active. If it is not, activate it to allow the system to use it for alert evaluations.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the alert notification profile to ensure that it works as expected and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings for the evaluation period, refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to your version of SCM.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/ANOT for managing alert notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to alert notifications and evaluation periods that may provide additional insights or fixes.
  User Guides: Review user guides or training materials for SAP SCM that cover alert management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your alert notification profiles are correctly configured.