How To Fix Q4105 - Evaluation method & is not active.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q4 - Messages for QM STI interface

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Evaluation method & is not active.

What causes this issue?

The evaluation method you selected is currently not active and cannot
therefore be used. You can activate evaluation methods with 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q4105 - Evaluation method & is not active. ?

  The SAP error message Q4105, which states "Evaluation method & is not active," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is trying to evaluate a quality characteristic using a specific evaluation method that has not been activated or configured properly.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Evaluation Method: The evaluation method referenced in the error message is not active in the system. This could be due to it being newly created, not yet configured, or deactivated for some reason.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to quality management or the specific evaluation method.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the evaluation method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Evaluation Method:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Quality Inspection > Define Evaluation Methods.
  Check the status of the evaluation method in question. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to the evaluation method are correctly set up.
  Verify that the evaluation method is assigned to the relevant quality characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the evaluation method. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and evaluation methods for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the evaluation method is now functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  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) to see how the evaluation method is being applied.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the Q4105 error and ensure that the evaluation method is active and functioning correctly within your SAP system.