How To Fix QAM018 - Search result structure missing (step &1, mapping &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Search result structure missing (step &1, mapping &2)

What causes this issue?

In the SMT mapping, the result structure is missing for this mapping
step.

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?

Notify your system administrator. Go to the transaction SMT and enter
the result structure for the specified mapping.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM018 - Search result structure missing (step &1, mapping &2) ?

  The SAP error message QAM018, which states "Search result structure missing (step &1, mapping &2)," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with search results in the context of quality notifications or inspections.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find a required search result structure for a specific step and mapping. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The search result structure may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the relevant customizing tables that define the search result structures.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a mismatch between the version of the software and the expected configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QAM018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for Quality Management.
  Ensure that the search result structures are defined correctly for the specific steps and mappings mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Tables:
  
  Check the relevant customizing tables (e.g., TQMA, TQMB) to ensure that the necessary entries for the search result structure exist.
  If entries are missing, you may need to create or adjust them.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary transport requests were imported successfully and that no errors occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the exact point of failure.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QM01 (Create Quality Notification), QM02 (Change Quality Notification), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to QAM018 in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QAM018 error in your SAP system.