How To Fix QA165 - Maintain a quality score procedure for inspection type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Maintain a quality score procedure for inspection type &

What causes this issue?

You have activated the inspection type. This means that in the future
inspection lots will be created for this material for the corresponding
inspection type.
To permit a usage decision to be made, you must also enter a quality
score procedure.

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?

Enter a valid quality score procedure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA165 - Maintain a quality score procedure for inspection type & ?

  The SAP error message QA165, which states "Maintain a quality score procedure for inspection type &," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a quality inspection in SAP without having a quality score procedure defined for the specific inspection type you are using. This is particularly relevant in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a quality score procedure for the specified inspection type in the system. Quality score procedures are used to evaluate the quality of materials or processes based on predefined criteria. If the system cannot find a corresponding procedure for the inspection type you are working with, it will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain a quality score procedure for the relevant inspection type. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Quality Score Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Logistics -> Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Quality Score Procedure -> Maintain Quality Score Procedure
  
  Alternatively, you can use transaction code QG01 to directly access the maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify a Quality Score Procedure:
  
  If a quality score procedure does not exist for the inspection type, you will need to create a new one.
  If it exists but is not assigned to the inspection type, you can modify it to include the necessary inspection type.
  Ensure that you define the criteria and scoring methods that are relevant to your quality inspections.
  
  
  
  Assign the Quality Score Procedure to the Inspection Type:
  
  After creating or modifying the quality score procedure, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant inspection type.
  You can do this in the same configuration area where you maintain the quality score procedures.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and test to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Inspection Types: Different inspection types in SAP QM (e.g., goods receipt inspection, in-process inspection, final inspection) may require different quality score procedures.
  Quality Score Procedure: This is a set of rules and criteria that define how quality is assessed for a particular inspection type. It can include various parameters such as defect types, scoring methods, and thresholds.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring quality score procedures and their implications in quality management processes.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP QM module expert or refer to SAP support for further assistance.