How To Fix EHQ020 - No valid inspection method could be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No valid inspection method could be determined

What causes this issue?

No valid inspection method was found. Either none is available, or
there is no valid inspection method, or read authorization for the
inspection method is not available.

System Response

No inspection method is added to the inspection characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the inspection method that is to be entered under this
inspection characteristic actually exists, and check whether it is
valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHQ020 - No valid inspection method could be determined ?

  The SAP error message EHQ020, which states "No valid inspection method could be determined," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system was unable to find a suitable inspection method for the material or process being evaluated. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inspection Method: The inspection method may not be defined for the material or the specific inspection lot.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the necessary quality management views or data set up correctly.
  Inspection Plan Issues: The inspection plan may not be assigned to the material or may not be valid for the specific lot or batch.
  Usage Decision Not Made: If a usage decision has not been made for a previous inspection lot, it may affect the determination of the inspection method.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent the system from determining the correct inspection method.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Method: Verify that an inspection method is defined for the material in the inspection plan. You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan in the SAP GUI and checking the relevant details.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master has the necessary quality management views activated. You can check this in the material master record (transaction MM03).
  Assign Inspection Plan: Make sure that the inspection plan is correctly assigned to the material. You can do this by using transaction QP01 to create or modify the inspection plan.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for inspection methods.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on how to set up inspection methods and plans.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SPRO under "Quality Management" to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management for further assistance.