How To Fix PQ805 - Define the proficiencies of scale & as serial numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Define the proficiencies of scale & as serial numbers

What causes this issue?

The lowest proficiency must be <lb>0</> or <lb>1</>, the others must be
numbered sequentially (with no gaps in between).
<zh>Note</>
In the <ls>Qualifications/Requirements</> component, you cannot use the
proficiency <lb>0</> to rate qualifications or requirements.
You can, however use the proficiency <lb>0</> in the <ls>Appraisals</>
component (it should be used to mean "does not exist").

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ805 - Define the proficiencies of scale & as serial numbers ?

  The SAP error message PQ805, which states "Define the proficiencies of scale & as serial numbers," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error is related to the configuration of proficiency scales for inspection characteristics, particularly when dealing with serial numbers in the context of quality inspections.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The proficiency scales for the inspection characteristics have not been defined in the system. This means that the system does not know how to evaluate the results of the inspection characteristics against the defined scales.
  
  
  Serial Number Assignment: The error may also occur if the system expects serial numbers to be assigned to the inspection lot or the material being inspected, but the necessary configuration for handling serial numbers is not in place.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not be correctly set up to include the necessary proficiency scales or serial number handling.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PQ805 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Proficiency Scales:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Characteristics > Define Proficiency Scales.
  Here, you can create or modify proficiency scales as needed. Ensure that the scales are properly defined for the inspection characteristics you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Serial Number Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly assigned to the material master. You can check this in the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the inspection lot is set up to handle serial numbers if required. This can be checked in the inspection plan or the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material to ensure that it includes the correct inspection characteristics and that these characteristics are linked to the defined proficiency scales.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, create a new inspection lot or reprocess the existing one to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) for managing inspection lots.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand the configuration and usage of proficiency scales and serial numbers.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the handling of proficiency scales or serial numbers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PQ805 error and ensure that your quality management processes are functioning correctly.