How To Fix QA283 - Set 'Preferred inspection type' indicator for either insp. type &1 or &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Set 'Preferred inspection type' indicator for either insp. type &1 or &2

What causes this issue?

The indicator <LS>Preferred inspection type</> is set for inspection
types &v1& and &v2&. Both inspection types are assigned to the same
inspection lot origin &v3&.
You can only set the indicator for one inspection type of each
inspection lot origin.

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?

Remove the indicator for one of the inspection types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA283 - Set 'Preferred inspection type' indicator for either insp. type &1 or &2 ?

  The SAP error message QA283 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of inspection types in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, it suggests that the "Preferred inspection type" indicator has not been set for the specified inspection types.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform a quality inspection or related process, and the system requires a preferred inspection type to be defined for the inspection types involved. The inspection types are typically defined in the material master or in the quality inspection settings, and the absence of a preferred inspection type can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error QA283, you need to set the "Preferred inspection type" indicator for the relevant inspection types. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Quality Management view).
  
  
  
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