How To Fix QA180 - First maintain table TQ38 for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 180

• Message text: First maintain table TQ38 for & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA180 - First maintain table TQ38 for & & ?

  The SAP error message QA180, which states "First maintain table TQ38 for & &," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue related to the configuration of inspection types or quality plans. The error indicates that the system requires certain entries in the TQ38 table before proceeding with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of necessary configuration in the TQ38 table, which is used to define the relationship between inspection types and the relevant characteristics for quality management processes. This table must be maintained to ensure that the system can correctly process quality-related data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the TQ38 table. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the TQ38 Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SM30 (Table Maintenance).
  Enter the table name TQ38 and choose to display or maintain the table.
  
  
  
  Maintain Entries:
  
  Check if the