How To Fix Q0340 - Table entry TQ80_DS for notifictn type &1 and status &2 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Table entry TQ80_DS for notifictn type &1 and status &2 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The Customizing data for the digital signature is inconsistent.

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

System Response

You must correct the data in Customizing. At least one field was not
filled.

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings in Customizing for the notification type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0340 - Table entry TQ80_DS for notifictn type &1 and status &2 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message Q0340 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the configuration of a notification type and its status in the system. Specifically, it refers to the table entry TQ80_DS, which is related to the status management of notifications in the Quality Management (QM) module.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can arise from several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The notification type or status may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Corruption: There may be corrupted entries in the TQ80_DS table or related tables.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom developments or modifications to the notification types or statuses, they may not align with the standard configurations.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for notification types and statuses in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration path: 
  
  Quality Management -> Quality Notifications -> Notification Types and Status Management.
  
  
  Ensure that the notification type and status in question are correctly defined and linked.
  
  
  
  Review Table TQ80_DS:
  
  Use transaction code SE16N to view the contents of the TQ80_DS table.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing entries related to the notification type and status.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments related to notification types or statuses, review the code to ensure it does not interfere with standard functionality.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate problems with the configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the notification creation process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration
  SE16N for table viewing
  QM01 for creating quality notifications
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and notification processing for further insights.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the Q0340 error message.