How To Fix QA306 - The indicator 'Preferred inspection type' is canceled for insp. type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 306

• Message text: The indicator 'Preferred inspection type' is canceled for insp. type &1

What causes this issue?

The indicator "Preferred inspection type" is set for inspection types
&v1& and &v2&, which are assigned to the inspection lot origin &v3&.
For each inspection lot origin, the indicator can, however, be set for
one inspection type at most.

System Response

The system cancels the indicator "Preferred inspection type" for
inspection type &v1&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA306 - The indicator 'Preferred inspection type' is canceled for insp. type &1 ?

  The SAP error message QA306 indicates that the "Preferred inspection type" has been canceled for a specific inspection type (represented by &1). This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when there is an issue with the configuration of inspection types or their assignment to material master records.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The preferred inspection type may have been deactivated or canceled in the system configuration.
  Material Master Settings: The inspection type may not be properly assigned to the material master record, or the settings for the inspection type may not be valid.
  Quality Management Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the quality management settings related to the inspection type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Quality Management (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Types.
  Verify if the inspection type in question is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Record:
  
  Use Transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the Quality Management view to ensure that the inspection type is assigned correctly.
  If necessary, update the material master to include the correct inspection type.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  If the preferred inspection type has been intentionally canceled, you may need to select a different inspection type that is active and valid for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs to see if there were recent changes made to the inspection types or quality management settings that could have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Quality Management: Understanding the role of inspection types in the quality management process is crucial. Inspection types define how quality inspections are performed and can be linked to various processes such as goods receipt, production, and more.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments in your SAP system, check if any user exits or BAdIs are affecting the behavior of inspection types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA306 error and implement a solution to resolve it.