How To Fix QD527 - The new inspection stage & in stage & is not defined yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 527

• Message text: The new inspection stage & in stage & is not defined yet

What causes this issue?

When maintainig the conditions for inspection stage changes you can
only enter inspection stages as new stages if they have already been
defined in the inspection stage screen.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD527 - The new inspection stage & in stage & is not defined yet ?

  The SAP error message QD527 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection stages defined in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to reference a new inspection stage that has not been defined in the system yet.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Inspection Stage Definition: The inspection stage that is being referenced in the inspection plan or the quality notification does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the inspection stages are not properly set up in the quality management settings.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the inspection plan or related documents that reference the inspection stage.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QD527 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Stage Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Verify that the inspection stage in question is defined in the inspection plan. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define Inspection Stages:
  
  If the inspection stage is not defined, you can create it using the transaction code QP01 or QP02.
  Ensure that all necessary details for the inspection stage are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for Quality Management in the SAP system. You can do this through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Inspection Plan -> Define Inspection Stages and ensure that the stages are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Related Documents:
  
  Review any related documents (like quality notifications or production orders) to ensure that they are referencing the correct inspection stages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the inspection stages, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QP01, QP02, QP03 (Display Inspection Plan), and QK01 (Create Quality Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify inspection stages in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QD527 error and ensure that your inspection stages are correctly defined in the SAP system.