IM494 - Notification is not yet allocated to an order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Notification is not yet allocated to an order

What causes this issue?

While processing the PM notification, you called up the function "Change
order"; however, this PM notification has not yet been allocated to any
order.

System Response

The system cannot select an order.

How to fix this error?

You can only carry out this function, once you have allocated the PM
notification to an order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM494 - Notification is not yet allocated to an order ?

  The SAP error message IM494 ("Notification is not yet allocated to an order") typically occurs in the context of maintenance notifications and work orders within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting a maintenance notification to be linked to a specific order, but it has not been allocated yet.
  Cause:
  
  Unallocated Notification: The maintenance notification has not been assigned to a work order or maintenance order.
  Incorrect Workflow: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to the notification not being linked to an order.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require notifications to be allocated to orders before certain actions can be performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Allocate the Notification:
  
  Go to the maintenance notification in SAP.
  Use the transaction code IW21 (Create Notification) or IW22 (Change Notification).
  Ensure that the notification is linked to the appropriate work order using the "Order" field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Order Status:
  
  Ensure that the work order you are trying to allocate the notification to is in a status that allows for allocation (e.g., not completed or closed).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to notifications and orders. This may require assistance from a system administrator or SAP consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to maintenance notifications and orders for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to allocate notifications to orders. Lack of authorization can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IW21: Create Notification
  IW22: Change Notification
  IW23: Display Notification
  IW31: Create Order
  IW32: Change Order
  IW33: Display Order
  
  
  
  SAP Modules: This error is primarily related to the SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) module.
  
  
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for specific patches or updates related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IM494 error and successfully allocate the notification to the appropriate order.