How To Fix PQ806 - Define proficiencies for scale &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Define proficiencies for scale &

What causes this issue?

You must create proficiencies for the scale before you can save it.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ806 - Define proficiencies for scale & ?

  The SAP error message PQ806, which states "Define proficiencies for scale &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) module, particularly when dealing with proficiency scales in quality inspections or evaluations.
  Cause:
  The error message PQ806 indicates that the system is unable to find the proficiency definitions for a specific scale that is being referenced in your configuration or transaction. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Proficiency Definitions: The proficiency scale has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the proficiency scale may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the proficiency scales.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PQ806 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Proficiencies:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where proficiency scales are defined. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO ? Quality Management ? Quality Inspection ? Define Proficiencies.
  
  
  Ensure that the proficiency scales you are trying to use are properly defined. If they are not, create the necessary proficiency definitions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the quality management module to ensure that all necessary settings related to proficiency scales are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the error. This includes verifying that the proficiency scale being referenced exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify proficiency definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on defining proficiencies and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or QA32 for quality inspection processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on proficiency scales.
  Training: If you are new to SAP QM, consider training sessions or resources that cover proficiency scales and quality management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PQ806 error and ensure that your proficiency scales are correctly defined and configured in SAP.