How To Fix O3261 - QCI : Reading group entry not present

O3261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 261

• Message text: QCI : Reading group entry not present

What causes this issue?

An entry is missing in the reading group. The parameter is required for
the QCI processing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you have the authorization to change customizing settings, insert
the entry into the appropriate reading group:
<DS:TRAN.O587>Create/change reading group</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3261 - QCI : Reading group entry not present ?

  The SAP error message O3261, which states "QCI: Reading group entry not present," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific reading group entry that is required for processing quality inspection data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the reading group has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a lack of configuration in the Quality Management module.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not have the correct reading group assigned, or the reading group may not be linked to the relevant quality inspection characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that store reading group information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Quality Management configuration settings.
  Ensure that the reading