How To Fix QA162 - The print control was not maintained correctly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The print control was not maintained correctly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA162 - The print control was not maintained correctly ?

  The SAP error message QA162, "The print control was not maintained correctly," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when there is an issue with the configuration of print controls for quality notifications or inspection lots. This error can prevent users from printing necessary documents related to quality management processes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Print Control Configuration: The print control settings for the specific document type (e.g., quality notifications, inspection lots) may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not have a corresponding print control defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the print control settings.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data related to the quality management process may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to issues with print controls.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the overall system configuration that affect how print controls are handled.
  
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