How To Fix 72282 - Test procedure & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Test procedure & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72282 - Test procedure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "72282 Test procedure & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Management (QM) when a test procedure that is being referenced in a transaction or process does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing entries, or issues with the master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Test Procedure: The specified test procedure has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be correctly set up to reference the test procedure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that lead to the system not recognizing the test procedure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the test procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Test Procedure: 
  
  Go to the transaction code QTP1 (Create Test Procedure) or QTP2 (Change Test Procedure) to verify if the test procedure exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the test procedure is correctly assigned to the relevant inspection plan or material.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the Quality Management settings and verify the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master and inspection plan are correctly set up and that they reference the correct test procedure.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) and QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) to check the relevant data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the test procedure. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and test procedures for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QTP1 - Create Test Procedure
  QTP2 - Change Test Procedure
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  MM03 - Display Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.