ID618 - Notification &1 has no items, therefore report &2 not printed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID - PM (IPRT) print messages, (IBIP) batch input messages

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Notification &1 has no items, therefore report &2 not printed

What causes this issue?

You are trying to print report &V2& for notification &V1&. This
notification has no items.

System Response

The control program for this report expects the notifications to have
items. The report cannot be printed if there are no items.
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How to fix this error?

If you want to print this report, you must enter at least one item
for the notification so that the printing requirements are met.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID618 - Notification &1 has no items, therefore report &2 not printed ?

  The SAP error message ID618, which states "Notification &1 has no items, therefore report &2 not printed," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Plant Maintenance (PM) or Customer Service (CS) modules. This error indicates that the specific notification referenced (denoted by &1) does not contain any items, which prevents the associated report (denoted by &2) from being printed.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Notification: The notification referenced does not have any items or tasks associated with it. This could happen if the notification was created but no items were added.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the creation of a notification without any items.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the configuration of the notification types or the way items are linked to notifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Notification: 
  
  Go to the notification in question (using transaction codes like IW21 or IW22) and verify if there are any items associated with it.
  If there are no items, you may need to add relevant items or tasks to the notification.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Items:
  
  If the notification is supposed to have items, you can add them manually. Ensure that all necessary details are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the notification types in the system. Ensure that the settings allow for items to be added and printed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to notifications and reports to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  If this is a recurring issue, consider providing additional training to users on how to properly create and manage notifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), and IW23 (Display Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that notifications are properly populated with items for reporting purposes.