How To Fix QA278 - No inspection plan could be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 278

• Message text: No inspection plan could be found

What causes this issue?

A task list could not be found for the selection criteria. The
inspection setup for this material in the quality management view of
the material master defines an inspection with a task list.

System Response

Sample calculation and inspection lot release are not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the:
Selection criteria
Material/task list assignment
Task list status
Task list usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA278 - No inspection plan could be found ?

  The SAP error message QA278 ("No inspection plan could be found") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a quality inspection in the Quality Management (QM) module, but the system cannot find an associated inspection plan for the material or batch you are working with. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inspection Plan: The most common cause is that there is no inspection plan created for the material or batch in question.
  Incorrect Material Master Settings: The material master may not be set up correctly for quality management, or the relevant views (like the Quality Management view) may not be maintained.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The inspection plan may not be assigned to the specific plant or storage location where the material is being processed.
  Batch Management: If you are working with batches, the batch may not have an inspection plan assigned.
  Usage Decision Not Made: If a previous inspection lot was created and not completed, it may affect the creation of new inspection lots.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Assign an Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code QP01 to create a new inspection plan or QP02 to modify an existing one.
  Ensure that the inspection plan is assigned to the correct material and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Ensure that the Quality Management view is properly maintained and that the relevant settings for inspection types are activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the inspection plan is valid for the specific plant and storage location where the material is being processed.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If you are using batch management, check if the batch has an inspection plan assigned. You can do this using transaction code MSC3N to display batch details.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lots:
  
  Check if there are any open inspection lots that need to be processed. You can use transaction code QA32 to display inspection lots and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management for additional guidance on setting up inspection plans and managing quality processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Ensure that the QM module is properly configured in your SAP system, including the settings for inspection types, sampling procedures, and quality plans.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to inspection plans and quality management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA278 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.