How To Fix QACT022 - You can activate approval steps for QA systems only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QACT - TMS: Quality Assurance & Check Tools

• Message number: 022

• Message text: You can activate approval steps for QA systems only

What causes this issue?

You want to give an approval step the status 'Active'.
You can only do this for systems that are QA systems in the transport
route configuration.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you want to activate an approval step for this system.
Find out why the system for which you want to activate the approval
step is not a QA system. Contact the system administrator for help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QACT022 - You can activate approval steps for QA systems only ?

  The SAP error message QACT022 indicates that you are trying to activate approval steps for Quality Assurance (QA) systems, but this action is restricted. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with quality notifications or quality inspections.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to allow approval steps only in QA systems. If you are attempting to activate these steps in a non-QA system (like a development or production system), the system will prevent this action to maintain the integrity of the QA process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check System Type: Ensure that you are working in a QA system. If you are in a development or production environment, you will need to switch to a QA system to activate approval steps.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: If you believe you should be able to activate approval steps in your current system, check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or QM configuration team to verify the system settings.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are trying to transport changes related to approval steps from a development system to a QA system, ensure that the transport requests are correctly set up and that the target system is indeed a QA system.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes related to approval steps in the QA system.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue. Sometimes, specific patches or updates can resolve configuration-related issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Quality Management and approval processes to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM): This module in SAP is responsible for managing quality processes, including inspections, notifications, and approvals.
  Approval Steps: These are part of the workflow in quality notifications and inspections, allowing for structured review and approval of quality-related issues.
  System Landscape: Understanding the different types of systems in your SAP landscape (Development, Quality Assurance, Production) is crucial for managing configurations and transports effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.