How To Fix QA318 - Inspection plan & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Inspection plan & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA318 - Inspection plan & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QA318 indicates that the inspection plan you are trying to access or use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are attempting to perform activities related to inspection plans, such as creating a quality inspection lot or executing a quality inspection.
  Causes of Error QA318
  
  Non-Existent Inspection Plan: The inspection plan you are trying to reference has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The inspection plan may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant or material you are working with.
  Incorrect Usage of Transaction: You may be using the wrong transaction code or method to access the inspection plan.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the inspection plan.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from locating the inspection plan.
  
  Solutions to Error QA318
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan Existence:
  
  Use transaction code QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to check if the inspection plan exists for the specified material and plant.
  Ensure that you are entering the correct material number and plant code.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Inspection Plan:
  
  If the inspection plan does not exist, you may need to create a new inspection plan using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan).
  If the inspection plan exists but is not assigned to the correct material or plant, you may need to update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the inspection plan is assigned to the correct material and plant. You can check this in the inspection plan details.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the inspection plan. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you have verified all the above and the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may be able to provide insights into any underlying issues or system configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  QA01: Create Quality Notification
  QA02: Change Quality Notification
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on inspection plans and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to inspection plans and error messages.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA318 error and successfully work with inspection plans in SAP.