How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE193 - The reference product's inspection setup has not been copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 193

• Message text: The reference product's inspection setup has not been copied

What causes this issue?

You have created QM data using a reference material. However, you have
not confirmed the inspection setup by choosing Inspection setup to
access the screen containing this data. As a result, the inspection
setup has not been copied from the reference material.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to copy the inspection setup from the reference material,
choose Inspection setup.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE193 - The reference product's inspection setup has not been copied ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE193 indicates that there is an issue with the copying of the inspection setup from a reference product to a draft product. This typically occurs in the context of product data management, particularly when dealing with quality management (QM) settings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Setup: The reference product may not have an inspection setup defined. If the reference product does not have the necessary quality inspection characteristics or plans, the system cannot copy this information to the draft product.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the reference product that prevent the inspection setup from being copied.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the inspection setup of the reference product.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the copying of inspection setups.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reference Product: Verify that the reference product has a valid inspection setup defined. You can do this by navigating to the quality management settings for the reference product and ensuring that all necessary inspection plans and characteristics are in place.
  Review Data Consistency: Ensure that all required data for the reference product is complete and consistent. This includes checking for any missing master data or configuration settings.
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user attempting to copy the inspection setup has the necessary permissions.
  Manual Setup: If the inspection setup cannot be copied due to missing data, consider manually creating the inspection setup for the draft product based on the requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may address the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem or if it affects multiple products.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as understanding how inspection setups work can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), QDP1 (Create Inspection Plan), or QDP2 (Change Inspection Plan) to review and manage inspection setups.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.