How To Fix PQ607 - You have not defined a scale

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 607

• Message text: You have not defined a scale

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Define the required scales in Customizing for Personnel Development
(step:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOHP2OOSC>Edit Scales</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ607 - You have not defined a scale ?

  The SAP error message PQ607 ("You have not defined a scale") typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system cannot find a scale definition for the measurement.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Scale Definition: The scale for the characteristic you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the inspection characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a scale.
  Measurement Type: The measurement type you are using may not be compatible with the characteristics defined in the inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PQ607 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Scale:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Define Scale).
  Create a new scale or modify an existing one to ensure that it meets the requirements of your inspection characteristics.
  Make sure to assign the scale to the relevant inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review the inspection plan.
  Ensure that the characteristics in the inspection plan are correctly linked to the scales you have defined.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the inspection characteristics in the transaction code QS22 (Change Characteristic).
  Ensure that the characteristic is set up to use the correct scale.
  
  
  
  Measurement Type:
  
  Verify that the measurement type you are using is appropriate for the characteristics defined in the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM consultant for guidance on setting up scales and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Define Scale
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QS22: Change Characteristic
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify scales and inspection plans.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PQ607 error and continue with your quality management processes in SAP.