How To Fix QA117 - No plan specification could be found for the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 117

• Message text: No plan specification could be found for the selection criteria

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find any inspection specifications (plan or material
specifications) that meet the selection criteria.

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?

Choose other selection critieria, so that the system can select a plan.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA117 - No plan specification could be found for the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message QA117 ("No plan specification could be found for the selection criteria") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to execute a quality inspection plan or related transaction, and the system cannot find a corresponding inspection plan that matches the selection criteria you have provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inspection Plan: The most common cause is that there is no inspection plan created for the material or the specific characteristics you are trying to evaluate.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using (such as plant, material number, or inspection type) may not match any existing inspection plans.
  Inactive Inspection Plan: The inspection plan may exist but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the inspection plans.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or the routing, that prevent the system from finding the correct inspection plan.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Plans: Go to the transaction code QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) and verify if an inspection plan exists for the material and the relevant criteria. If it does not exist, you will need to create one using QP01 (Create Inspection Plan).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in your transaction are correct and match the details of the inspection plan.
  Activate Inspection Plan: If the inspection plan exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the inspection plans. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Data Consistency Check: Review the material master and routing to ensure that all relevant data is consistent and correctly maintained.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on inspection plans and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management.