How To Fix QAM013 - Structure &1 in mapping &2, step &3 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QAM - General Message Class for Quality Issue Management

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Structure &1 in mapping &2, step &3 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM013 - Structure &1 in mapping &2, step &3 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message QAM013 indicates that there is an issue with the structure specified in the mapping for a quality management process. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) module configurations, particularly when dealing with inspection plans, quality notifications, or similar processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "QAM013 Structure &1 in mapping &2, step &3 is not valid" can be caused by several factors:
  
  Invalid Structure: The structure specified in the mapping does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: The mapping itself may be incorrectly configured, leading to a reference to a non-existent or invalid structure.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified structure or mapping.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QAM013 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Verify that the structure referenced in