How To Fix Q4102 - Evaluation method & does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q4 - Messages for QM STI interface

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Evaluation method & does not exist.

What causes this issue?

The evaluation method you entered does not exist. Evaluation methods
are defined in transaction QMTH.

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 Q4102 - Evaluation method & does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message "Q4102 Evaluation method & does not exist" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is trying to evaluate a quality characteristic using a method that has not been defined in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as inspection lot processing or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Evaluation Method: The evaluation method specified in the quality characteristic is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The evaluation method may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or inspection plan may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the specified evaluation method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Evaluation Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Evaluation Method) or QS22 (Change Evaluation Method) to check if the evaluation method exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material to ensure that the evaluation method is correctly assigned to the quality characteristics.
  You can use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review and modify the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Check Quality Characteristic:
  
  Ensure that the quality characteristic in question is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate evaluation method.
  You can check this in the quality management master data settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management for more details on how to set up evaluation methods and quality characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21 - Create Evaluation Method
  QS22 - Change Evaluation Method
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection plans and quality characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.