How To Fix QB053 - Inspection type was not entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QB - Message IDs for QM in procurement

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Inspection type was not entered

What causes this issue?

An inspection type was not entered for the status.

System Response

If you do not assign an inspection type to the status, the system
selects the inspection type marked as <DS:DE.QVARIANTE>variant</> 01
for inspection lot origin 01 or marked as <DS:DE.QAPA>preferred</> in
the material.
&NOTE&
On inspection lot creation, the system does not select the inspection
type assigned to the status that has been reached in a supply
relationship, but selects the inspection type assigned to the required
status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QB053 - Inspection type was not entered ?

  The SAP error message QB053, which states "Inspection type was not entered," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, but the system cannot find a valid inspection type associated with the material or the process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Type: The most common cause is that the inspection type has not been defined for the material in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the quality management module may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the inspection type.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have been properly maintained, particularly in the Quality Management view.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be linked to a valid inspection type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Ensure that the Quality Management view is maintained and that an appropriate inspection type is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Define Inspection Types:
  
  If the inspection type is missing, you can define it in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Types and ensure that the necessary inspection types are defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Inspection Types:
  
  Ensure that the inspection types are assigned to the relevant material or process.
  You can do this in the material master or through the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  If you are using a specific document type, ensure that it is configured to allow for the relevant inspection types.
  
  
  
  Review User Exits or BAdIs:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements (like user exits or BAdIs) that might affect the inspection type determination, review them to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02 / MM03: To change/view material master data.
  SPRO: To access the configuration settings.
  QA01: To create an inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on inspection types and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QB053 error and ensure that the inspection types are correctly set up in your SAP system.