How To Fix QE166 - No plausibility factor for plant & defined in the default settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No plausibility factor for plant & defined in the default settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE166 - No plausibility factor for plant & defined in the default settings ?

  The SAP error message QE166, which states "No plausibility factor for plant & defined in the default settings," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a task that requires a plausibility factor for a specific plant, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The plausibility factor for the specified plant has not been defined in the system. This factor is necessary for certain quality management processes, such as inspection planning or quality control.
  Incorrect Plant Settings: The plant settings may not be correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to retrieve the required plausibility factor.
  Default Settings Not Defined: The default settings for the plausibility factor may not have been set up in the system, which is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the Quality Management configuration settings.
  Check if the plausibility factor is defined for the specific plant in question. This can typically be found under the path: 
  
  SPRO ? Quality Management ? Quality Planning ? Inspection Planning ? Define Plausibility Factors.
  
  
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new entry for the plant.
  
  
  
  Define Default Settings:
  
  If the plausibility factor is not defined in the default settings, you can set it up by navigating to the same configuration path and ensuring that default values are established for the relevant plants.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the plant master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the plausibility factors or how to set them up, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Plausibility Factors: These are used in quality management to determine the validity of inspection results based on predefined criteria. They help in ensuring that the quality checks are meaningful and relevant to the specific plant operations.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the broader context of the QM module in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, QDP1 for defining plausibility factors, and others that may be useful in your quality management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE166 error and ensure that your quality management processes run smoothly.