How To Fix PQ164 - You can only create proficiency descriptions for quality scales

PQ164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You can only create proficiency descriptions for quality scales

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Any existing descriptions will be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ164 - You can only create proficiency descriptions for quality scales ?

  The SAP error message PQ164, "You can only create proficiency descriptions for quality scales," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP when you are trying to create or modify proficiency descriptions for a quality scale that is not properly defined or is not a quality scale.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The error usually arises when you attempt to create a proficiency description for an object that is not a quality scale. Proficiency descriptions are specifically meant for quality scales, and if the object you are working with is not classified as such, the system will throw this error.
  Missing Quality Scale: If the quality scale you are trying to associate with the proficiency description does not exist or is not properly configured, this error can occur.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify proficiency descriptions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type: Ensure that you are working