How To Fix QA311 - Could not read the text for the inspection type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Could not read the text for the inspection type

What causes this issue?

The inspection lot was created when supply relationships were released.
The system attempts to define the status text as a text for the
inspection type. However, the status &v1& of the status profile &v2&
can no longer be read, because the status was deleted.

System Response

You cannot display the text for the inspection type.

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 QA311 - Could not read the text for the inspection type ?

  The SAP error message QA311, which states "Could not read the text for the inspection type," typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve the description or text associated with a specific inspection type in the Quality Management (QM) module. This can happen for several reasons, including missing or incomplete configuration, language settings, or issues with the master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Texts: The inspection type may not have been properly defined or the texts for the inspection type are missing in the relevant language.
  Language Settings: The user’s language settings may not match the language in which the inspection type texts are defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Quality Management module or the specific inspection type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the texts for the inspection type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the Quality Management settings.
  Ensure that the inspection type is correctly defined and that the texts are maintained for the relevant language.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts for Inspection Type:
  
  Use transaction code QTX1 to maintain the texts for the inspection type.
  Ensure that the texts are available in the language you are using.
  
  
  
  Verify Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in their user profile. You can do this by going to transaction SU01 and checking the user’s details.
  If necessary, change the language to match the language in which the inspection type texts are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view the inspection type texts. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the inspection type was recently transported from another system, ensure that all related objects and texts were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  QTX1: Maintain Inspection Type Texts
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand how inspection types are configured and maintained.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or QM functional team for further investigation.