How To Fix QC008 - The certificate type indicated does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The certificate type indicated does not exist

What causes this issue?

The specified certificate type cannot be found.

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?

Select a different certificate type.
Contact your system administrator if you want to add a new
certificate type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC008 - The certificate type indicated does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QC008, which states "The certificate type indicated does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with certificates or inspection results. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified certificate type in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Certificate Type: The certificate type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The certificate type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the certificate type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the certificate type field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Certificate Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Certificate Management > Define Certificate Types.
  Verify if the certificate type you are trying to use is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Certificate Type:
  
  If the certificate type does not exist, you can create a new one by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required fields.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the certificate type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input for any typos or incorrect values. Ensure that the certificate type is entered correctly in the relevant transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required fields for the certificate type, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) where certificate types may be used.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC008 error and ensure that the correct certificate types are available for use in your SAP system.