How To Fix Q7131 - Internal error: MAINTENANCE_ACTION contains invalid value

Q7131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q7 - Messages-QM Master Data: Catalogs, Selected Sets

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Internal error: MAINTENANCE_ACTION contains invalid value

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Processing was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Refer to your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q7131 - Internal error: MAINTENANCE_ACTION contains invalid value ?

  The SAP error message Q7131, which states "Internal error: MAINTENANCE_ACTION contains invalid value," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules when there is an issue with the maintenance action field in a quality notification or inspection lot.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Value: The error is often triggered when the system encounters an invalid or unexpected value in the MAINTENANCE_ACTION field. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration in the system.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption.
  Custom developments or enhancements that are not handling the values correctly.
  Missing or incorrect entries in the customizing tables related to maintenance actions.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the maintenance action is not properly defined in the customizing settings, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or modifying quality notifications or inspection lots can also lead to invalid values being entered.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction SPRO) and navigate to the relevant