How To Fix MM239 - The QM certificate type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 239

• Message text: The QM certificate type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM239 - The QM certificate type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM239, which states "The QM certificate type & does not exist," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when the system is unable to find a specified certificate type in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or process quality certificates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified QM certificate type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Certificate Type: The certificate type being referenced may be misspelled or does not match any existing entries in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the certificate type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary certificate type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Certificate Management > Define Certificate Types.
  Verify if the certificate type in question exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Certificate Type:
  
  If the certificate type does not exist, you can create it by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required fields (like Certificate Type, Description, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Spelling:
  
  Ensure that the certificate type you are trying to use is spelled correctly in your transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the QM certificate types. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the certificate type was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on configuring QM certificate types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration.
  QM01 for creating quality notifications.
  QA32 for displaying inspection lots.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Forums: 
  
  SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM239 error and ensure that the QM certificate type is correctly configured in your SAP system.