How To Fix QAM052 - No entry exists in Customizing table for catalog &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: No entry exists in Customizing table for catalog &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM052 - No entry exists in Customizing table for catalog &1 ?

  The SAP error message QAM052 ("No entry exists in Customizing table for catalog &1") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find a relevant entry in the customizing tables for a specific catalog. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or process quality notifications, inspections, or other QM-related activities.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Entries: The catalog specified in the error message does not have any entries in the relevant customizing tables. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing data.
  Incorrect Catalog Reference: The catalog being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QAM052 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to the relevant area for Quality Management, specifically the section for "Quality Notifications" or "Inspection Lot" depending on where the error occurs.
  Verify that the catalog specified in the error message has been properly configured and that there are entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  
  
  Maintain Catalog Entries:
  
  If the catalog is missing entries, you can create or maintain the necessary entries using the transaction code QCC1 (for creating catalog entries) or QCC2 (for changing catalog entries).
  Ensure that the catalog is correctly linked to the relevant quality management processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the customizing settings were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  If necessary, re-transport the customizing settings or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific catalog and its configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, QCC1, QCC2, and QM01 (for creating quality notifications).
  Customizing Tables: The specific customizing tables related to catalogs in QM include TQCAT (Catalogs) and TQCATV (Catalog Values).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the QAM052 error for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QAM052 error in your SAP system.