How To Fix QA293 - No default values are maintained for inspection type & in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 293

• Message text: No default values are maintained for inspection type & in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA293 - No default values are maintained for inspection type & in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message QA293 indicates that there are no default values maintained for a specific inspection type in the Customizing settings. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process an inspection lot, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified inspection type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The inspection type you are trying to use has not been configured in the system. This could be due to a lack of default values set for the inspection type in the Quality Management (QM) module.
  Incorrect Inspection Type: The inspection type specified may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA293 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Inspection Lot Creation > Define Default Values for Inspection Types.
  Ensure that the inspection type in question is listed and that default values are maintained for it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Default Values:
  
  If the inspection type is missing, you will need to create it and maintain the necessary default values.
  If it exists but lacks values, enter the required default values for the inspection type.
  
  
  
  Verify Inspection Type:
  
  Ensure that the inspection type you are using is correct and corresponds to the intended process (e.g., goods receipt, in-process inspection, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the inspection type settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that the transport was successful.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for Customizing, QA01 for creating inspection lots, and QA03 for displaying inspection lots.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on inspection types and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to inspection types and the QA293 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA293 error and ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for the inspection types you are using in your SAP system.