How To Fix UMB291 - Notification for period &1 (to be completed by &2; relevant until &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Notification for period &1 (to be completed by &2; relevant until &3)

What causes this issue?

The notification refers to period &V1& and must be processed before
period &V2&; the notification is valid until period &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB291 - Notification for period &1 (to be completed by &2; relevant until &3) ?

  The SAP error message UMB291 typically relates to the management of notifications in the SAP system, particularly in the context of maintenance or service notifications. This message indicates that there is a notification that needs to be completed by a certain date and is relevant until another specified date.
  Cause:
  The error message UMB291 is triggered when:
  
  A notification is pending completion and has a defined period during which it must be addressed.
  The notification is still open and has not been processed or closed by the responsible party by the specified deadline.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMB291 error message, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Notification: Check the details of the notification referenced in the error message. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IW21 for creating notifications, IW22 for changing notifications, or IW23 for displaying notifications).
  
  
  Complete the Notification: If you are responsible for the notification, ensure that you complete all required actions. This may involve updating the status, adding necessary information, or closing the notification.
  
  
  Check Dates: Verify the dates mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the notification is being addressed within the specified time frame.
  
  
  Communicate with Responsible Parties: If you are not the responsible party, communicate with the individual or team that is responsible for completing the notification to ensure they are aware of the pending task.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to ensure that notifications are being managed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21, IW22, IW23, and IW28 (for managing notifications).
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and manage notifications.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing notifications and understanding error messages.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to notifications and error messages.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.