How To Fix QD121 - Choose an indicator for the valuation mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QD - Message-Id. für Dynamisierung

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Choose an indicator for the valuation mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD121 - Choose an indicator for the valuation mode ?

  The SAP error message QD121, which states "Choose an indicator for the valuation mode," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify a quality inspection lot or related master data. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify a valuation mode for the quality inspection process, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Valuation Mode: The valuation mode for the inspection lot or the material has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for Quality Management may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of a default valuation mode.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or inspection plan may not have the necessary settings for quality inspection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QD121 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the Quality Management view is properly maintained and that a valuation mode is specified.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Mode:
  
  If the valuation mode is not defined, you can set it up in the configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Quality Management (transaction code SPRO).
  Follow the path: Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Planning > Define Valuation Modes.
  Create or modify the valuation modes as necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material to ensure that it has the correct settings and that a valuation mode is specified.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Info Records:
  
  If applicable, check the quality info records for the vendor or material to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  When creating or processing an inspection lot, ensure that you are prompted to select a valuation mode if it is not automatically populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up quality management processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing), QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot).
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SAP QM to understand how valuation modes and other settings interact.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QD121 error and proceed with your quality management tasks in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.