How To Fix QA499 - No inspection type is available or selected for origin &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 499

• Message text: No inspection type is available or selected for origin &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA499 - No inspection type is available or selected for origin & ?

  The SAP error message QA499 ("No inspection type is available or selected for origin &") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an attempt to perform a quality inspection, but the system cannot find a valid inspection type for the specified origin. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods receipt, production, or when performing quality inspections.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inspection Type Configuration: The inspection type may not be configured for the material or the specific origin (e.g., goods receipt, production order).
  Incorrect Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the appropriate inspection type assigned.
  Quality Management Settings: The quality management settings in the system may not be properly defined for the relevant processes.
  Missing or Incorrect Origin: The origin specified in the transaction may not have a corresponding inspection type defined in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Inspection Types.
  Ensure that the relevant inspection types are defined for the material and the specific origin.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the Quality Management view to ensure that the appropriate inspection types are assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Quality Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the quality management settings are correctly configured for the relevant processes (e.g., goods receipt, production).
  Check if the inspection type is active and assigned to the relevant movement types.
  
  
  
  Check Origin Settings:
  
  Verify that the origin specified in the transaction is valid and has an associated inspection type.
  If necessary, update the origin settings to include the required inspection type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring inspection types and quality management settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  QA01 - Create Inspection Lot
  QA02 - Change Inspection Lot
  QA03 - Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify quality management settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA499 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.