How To Fix QAM073 - Additional input structure of type &1 may be missing in mapping

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Additional input structure of type &1 may be missing in mapping

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM073 - Additional input structure of type &1 may be missing in mapping ?

  The SAP error message QAM073 indicates that there is a problem with the mapping of an additional input structure in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when the system expects a certain input structure to be present for a specific process or transaction, but it is either missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input Structure: The additional input structure of type specified in the error message is not defined or is not available in the mapping configuration.
  Incorrect Mapping Configuration: The mapping between the input structure and the expected data may not be correctly set up.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly implemented or may be missing necessary components.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary structures may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system and verify that the additional input structure is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the mapping for the input structure is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code: 
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is correctly referencing the input structure and that all necessary components are included.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure that you have not missed any steps in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant function modules or programs to trace where the error is occurring and identify the missing structure.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration or custom code information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the QAM073 error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the QM module that may help in troubleshooting, such as QA32 (Quality Inspection) or QA01 (Create Quality Notification).
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QAM073 error and implement a solution to resolve it.