ID620 - Maintenance notification &1 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Maintenance notification &1 was not found

What causes this issue?

Maintenance notification &V1& does not exist in file QMEL
(function module 'READ_NOTIFICATION').

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

System Response

Contact your system administrator, as this is likely to be a program
error.
Why is an invalid notification number in the program?

How to fix this error?

Check to see if the notification does exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ID620 - Maintenance notification &1 was not found ?

  The SAP error message ID620, which states "Maintenance notification &1 was not found," typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a maintenance notification that does not exist in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Notification Number: The notification number you are trying to access may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Deleted Notification: The maintenance notification may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for access.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specific maintenance notification.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues leading to the notification not being available.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: If you are using selection criteria to filter notifications, it may not match any existing notifications.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Notification Number: Double-check the notification number you are entering to ensure it is correct.
  Check Deletion/Archiving: Look into whether the notification has been deleted or archived. You may need to consult with your system administrator or check the relevant tables in the database.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access maintenance notifications. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required access.
  Use Alternative Search Methods: Instead of using the notification number directly, try searching for notifications using other criteria (e.g., date range, status) to see if you can locate it.
  Consult System Logs: Check system logs for any related error messages or issues that might provide more context on why the notification cannot be found.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW21 (Create Notification), IW22 (Change Notification), and IW23 (Display Notification) to manage maintenance notifications.
  Tables: The relevant tables for maintenance notifications include:
  
  QMEL: This table contains the maintenance notification data.
  QMFE: This table contains the items related to the notifications.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to maintenance notifications that might address your specific problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.