How To Fix QA139 - Inspection type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Inspection type & is not defined

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the inspection type table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA139 - Inspection type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message QA139, which states "Inspection type & is not defined," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when the system cannot find a specific inspection type that is referenced in a transaction or process. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The inspection type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Inspection Type: The inspection type code may have been entered incorrectly or does not exist in the system.
  Client-Specific Settings: The inspection type may be defined in another client, but not in the one you are currently working in.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Types.
  Verify if the inspection type you are trying to use is defined. If not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Inspection Type:
  
  If the inspection type is missing, you can create a new one by following the configuration steps in the above path.
  Ensure that all necessary settings (like characteristics, usage, etc.) are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the inspection type in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the code is correct and matches the defined inspection types.
  
  
  
  Check Client Settings:
  
  Make sure you are working in the correct client. If the inspection type is defined in another client, you may need to switch to that client or replicate the configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the inspection type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the purpose of the inspection type, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QA01 (Create Inspection Lot)
  QA02 (Change Inspection Lot)
  QA03 (Display Inspection Lot)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TQ80 (Inspection Types)
  TQ81 (Inspection Type Control)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to inspection types.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.