IM442 - Proposed reference date not maintained for completn of notification type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 442

• Message text: Proposed reference date not maintained for completn of notification type

What causes this issue?

The PM notification type table does not contain a default reference
time for completing the notification for this particular notification
type.

How to fix this error?

By means of the customizing function, maintain the reference time to be
to be proposed as the completion time for the notification:
malfunction start
malfunction end
notification start
notification end

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM442 - Proposed reference date not maintained for completn of notification type ?

  The SAP error message IM442, which states "Proposed reference date not maintained for completion of notification type," typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a proposed reference date for completing a notification because the necessary configuration is missing.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the notification type you are working with does not have a proposed reference date defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The notification type is not properly configured in the system.
  The proposed reference date is not maintained in the configuration settings for that specific notification type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the proposed reference date is maintained for the relevant notification type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics > Plant Maintenance > Maintenance Notifications > Notification Types > Define Notification Types.
  
  
  
  Select the Notification Type:
  
  Find and select the notification type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Proposed Reference Date:
  
  In the configuration settings for the selected notification type, look for the field related to the proposed reference date.
  Enter the appropriate value or settings for the proposed reference date.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Notification:
  
  Go back to the notification that was causing the error and try to complete it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IW21 (Create Notification) or IW22 (Change Notification) to work with notifications.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring notification types and understanding the implications of the proposed reference date.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to notification types in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional configuration or data issues at play.