How To Fix QE169 - No catalog entries for insp. charac. & are maintained in the task list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: No catalog entries for insp. charac. & are maintained in the task list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE169 - No catalog entries for insp. charac. & are maintained in the task list ?

  The SAP error message QE169 indicates that there are no catalog entries for the inspection characteristic specified in the task list. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process inspection lots, and the system cannot find the necessary catalog entries for the inspection characteristics defined in the task list.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Catalog Entries: The most common cause is that the inspection characteristics defined in the task list do not have corresponding entries in the inspection characteristic catalog.
  Incorrect Task List: The task list being used may not be correctly configured or may not include the necessary characteristics.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Quality Management module, particularly related to the inspection characteristics and catalogs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Catalog Entries:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Inspection Characteristic) to check if the inspection characteristics are defined correctly in the catalog.
  Ensure that the characteristics you are trying to use in the task list have been created and are active.
  
  
  
  Maintain Catalog Entries:
  
  If the catalog entries are missing, you will need to create them. This can be done by using the transaction code QS21 to create new inspection characteristics and ensure they are linked to the appropriate catalogs.
  
  
  
  Review Task List:
  
  Check the task list being used for the inspection lot. You can do this using transaction code Q/2 (Task List) to ensure that the correct characteristics are included.
  If necessary, modify the task list to include the required inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing inspection characteristics and task lists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Inspection Characteristic
  Q/2: Task List
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection characteristics and catalogs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE169 error and ensure that your inspection characteristics are properly maintained in the task list.