How To Fix QA233 - No plan selection can be made for plan type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 233

• Message text: No plan selection can be made for plan type &

What causes this issue?

Since no plan data was defined in back end, no plan selection can be
made.

Since no plan selection data was maintained in the Customizing
application for the plan type, no plan selection can be made.

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?

Maintain the data in the Customizing application.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA233 - No plan selection can be made for plan type & ?

  The SAP error message QA233 ("No plan selection can be made for plan type &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality plan, and the system cannot find a suitable plan for the specified plan type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plan Type: The specified plan type does not exist in the system or is not properly configured.
  No Valid Plans: There are no valid quality plans available for the selected plan type in the specified context (e.g., material, plant).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the quality plans.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the quality management module may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to select a plan.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data (e.g., material master, inspection plan).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plan Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Quality Management and ensure that the plan type you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Quality Plans:
  
  Check if there are any existing quality plans for the material and plant combination you are working with. You can do this using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Ensure that the plans are valid and not expired.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create quality plans. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the quality management views. Ensure that the relevant inspection types are assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01, QP02, QP03: For creating, changing, and displaying inspection plans.
  QA01, QA02, QA03: For creating, changing, and displaying quality notifications.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on configuration and processes.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion platforms for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP QM for further assistance.