How To Fix QA520 - Inspection type &1 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Inspection type &1 is not maintained

What causes this issue?

Inspection type &V1& was assigned to the current order type in
Customizing. However, no default values have been maintained for this
inspection type in Customizing for QM (table TQ34).

System Response

Am inspection lot is not created.

How to fix this error?

Maintain default values for inspection type &V1& in table TQ34.

No inspection type was defined in back end.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA520 - Inspection type &1 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message QA520, which states "Inspection type &1 is not maintained," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when an inspection type is not properly configured or assigned in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a quality inspection lot or when trying to perform quality-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The inspection type specified in the error message has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or the inspection plan may not have the required inspection type assigned.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The inspection type may not be maintained for the specific plant or storage location.
  Quality Management Settings: The Quality Management settings in the system may not be properly configured to include the required inspection type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Types.
  Ensure that the inspection type in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master.
  Check the Quality Management view to see if the inspection type is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 to check if there is an inspection plan associated with the material and if it includes the required inspection type.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location Settings:
  
  Ensure that the inspection type is maintained for the specific plant and storage location where the material is being processed.
  
  
  
  Quality Management Settings:
  
  Verify that the overall Quality Management settings in the system are correctly set up to include the necessary inspection types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to inspection types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA520 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.