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 required entries for the inspection type you are working with are present.
  If not, you will need to create new entries. This typically involves specifying the inspection type, the relevant characteristics, and any other necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary entries, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and try again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA01 - Create Quality Notification
  QA02 - Change Quality Notification
  QA03 - Display Quality Notification
  QAC1 - Create Quality Plan
  QAC2 - Change Quality Plan
  QAC3 - Display Quality Plan
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on configuring inspection types and quality plans.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain the TQ38 table and perform quality management tasks.
  
  
  
  Consult with a QM Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the entries to be made in the TQ38 table, it may be beneficial to consult with a QM consultant or someone with expertise in SAP Quality Management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA180 error and continue with your quality management processes in SAP.