How To Fix Q3340 - You need to maintain catalog &1 (&2) in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q3 - QM Master Data Messages: Catalogs

• Message number: 340

• Message text: You need to maintain catalog &1 (&2) in Customizing

What causes this issue?

Since usage decision codes control important processes in QM, they must
not be maintained in the productive system.

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?

You need to maintain the catalog for usage decisions in Customizing
under <LS>Quality Management -> Quality Inspection -> Inspection Lot
Completion -> Edit Code Groups and Codes for Usage Decisions</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q3340 - You need to maintain catalog &1 (&2) in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message Q3340 indicates that there is a requirement to maintain a specific catalog in the Customizing settings for Quality Management (QM). This error typically arises when a user attempts to perform an action related to quality notifications, inspections, or other QM-related processes without the necessary catalog being defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a specific catalog (e.g., a catalog for defects, causes, or actions) to be maintained in the Customizing settings. The catalog is essential for categorizing and managing quality-related data effectively. If the catalog is not set up, the system cannot proceed with the operation, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q3340 error, you need to maintain the required catalog in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area by entering transaction code SPRO or using the menu path: Tools -> Customizing -> IMG -> Execute Project.
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant QM Settings:
  
  In the Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG), navigate to the Quality Management section.
  Look for the area related to "Quality Notifications" or "Catalogs."
  
  
  
  Maintain the Catalog:
  
  Locate the specific catalog that is mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1 for the catalog name and &2 for the catalog type).
  Ensure that the catalog is defined and contains the necessary entries (e.g., reasons for defects, actions to be taken, etc.).
  If the catalog does not exist, you may need to create it or configure it according to your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and test to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to Quality Management, such as QM01 for creating quality notifications or QM02 for changing them.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining catalogs in QM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Support: If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP QM expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the Q3340 error and maintain the necessary catalogs in your SAP system.