How To Fix QA280 - No valid inspection type for material &2 was found or selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 280

• Message text: No valid inspection type for material &2 was found or selected

What causes this issue?

An active inspection type for the material &v2& in plant &v3& could not
be found for the specified origin &v1& or none of the available
inspection types was selected.

System Response

Inspection lots cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Check the inspection type setting in the material master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA280 - No valid inspection type for material &2 was found or selected ?

  The SAP error message QA280 indicates that there is no valid inspection type available for the specified material in the quality management (QM) module. This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform a quality inspection or create an inspection lot for a material that does not have an associated inspection type defined in the system.
  Causes of Error QA280
  
  Missing Inspection Type: The material does not have any inspection types assigned in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection types may not be properly configured in the Quality Management settings.
  Material Status: The material might be in a status that does not allow for inspections.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The inspection type may not be defined for the specific plant where the material is being processed.
  Usage Decision: The material might have been previously inspected, and the usage decision has been made, which could affect the ability to create new inspection lots.
  
  Solutions to Error QA280
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the Quality Management view.
  Ensure that the relevant inspection types are assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Define Inspection Types:
  
  If the inspection types are missing, you can define them in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to:
  Logistics - General -> Quality Management -> Quality Inspection -> Inspection Types -> Define Inspection Types
  
  Ensure that the necessary inspection types are created and assigned to the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the inspection types are assigned to the correct plant in the material master.
  You can also check the configuration for the specific plant to ensure that it is set up correctly for quality management.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is in a status that allows for inspections. If it is blocked or restricted, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Consult with QM Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or need further assistance, consult with your SAP QM team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on inspection types and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA280 error and successfully create inspection lots for the specified material.