How To Fix QA205 - Maintain certificate type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Maintain certificate type &

What causes this issue?

The entry is not defined in the table for certificate categories.

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?

Add the entry to the table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA205 - Maintain certificate type & ?

  The SAP error message QA205, which states "Maintain certificate type &," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to work with inspection lots or quality certificates, and the system requires a specific certificate type to be defined but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Certificate Type: The certificate type that you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the certificate type may not be properly set up in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain the certificate types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA205 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Certificate Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Certificate Management > Maintain Certificate Types.
  Check if the required certificate type is defined. If not, create a new certificate type by clicking on "New Entries" and filling in the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the certificate type is complete and correct. This includes settings related to the certificate's attributes, such as validity, format, and any associated processes.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain and use certificate types. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Quality Certificate), QA02 (Change Quality Certificate), and QA03 (Display Quality Certificate).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Quality Management and Certificate Management.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA205 error and successfully maintain the required certificate type in your SAP system.