How To Fix Q7179 - Usage & is invalid

Q7179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Usage & is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q7179 - Usage & is invalid ?

  The SAP error message Q7179, which states "Usage & is invalid," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that the usage specified in a transaction or configuration is not valid or recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Usage Code: The usage code entered may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the quality management module may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid usage codes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that reference the usage code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified usage code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Usage Code: Check the usage code you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area in