How To Fix QA163 - Enter a quality score procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Enter a quality score procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA163 - Enter a quality score procedure ?

  The SAP error message QA163, which states "Enter a quality score procedure," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes within SAP. This error indicates that a quality score procedure has not been defined or assigned to the relevant quality inspection lot or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quality Score Procedure: The quality score procedure is not defined in the system for the specific inspection type or quality management process you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Quality Management module may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a quality score procedure.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not have the necessary quality score procedure assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA163 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Quality Score Procedure:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Quality Score Procedure -> Define Quality Score Procedure.
  Create a new quality score procedure or modify an existing one as per your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign the Quality Score Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the quality score procedure is assigned to the relevant inspection type in the inspection plan or material master.
  You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM02) or the inspection plan (transaction code QP01) and assigning the quality score procedure in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring quality score procedures.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the quality inspection lot again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), and QA01 (Create Quality Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to QA163 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand the role of quality score procedures and how they fit into the overall quality management process.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management for further assistance.