How To Fix QE165 - No default settings for plant & exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 165

• Message text: No default settings for plant & exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE165 - No default settings for plant & exist ?

  The SAP error message QE165 "No default settings for plant & exist" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find default settings for a specific plant in relation to quality inspection processes. This can happen during various transactions, such as when creating inspection plans, inspection lots, or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the plant in question has not been set up in the Quality Management module.
  Plant Not Defined: The plant may not be defined in the system or may not have the required quality management settings.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the material or the plant that is being used in the transaction.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the quality management settings for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Planning > Define Default Values for Inspection.
  Ensure that the default settings for the relevant plant are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Plant in QM:
  
  Ensure that the plant is defined in the system and that it has been assigned the necessary quality management settings.
  You can check this in the transaction code OX10 (Define Plants).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material being used in the transaction. Ensure that the quality management views are properly maintained.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and verify the QM-related settings.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify quality management settings. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QM01 (Create Quality Notification), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), and QP01 (Create Inspection Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP QM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE165 error and ensure that the necessary default settings for the plant are in place.