How To Fix QE179 - Internal error generating defect record

QE179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Internal error generating defect record

What causes this issue?

The procedure for creating an automatic defect for the characteristic
has been cancelled.

System Response

No defect record was created.

How to fix this error?

In order to analyze the problem, create a defect for the characteristic
<ZH>manually</>. The manual defects recording function is contained in
the results recording menu. Read the information in the messages output
for manual defects recording.
After this, the message should no longer occur as a result of an
internal error when defect records are recorded.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QE179 - Details

• The SAP error message QE179, which states "Internal error generating defect record," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with creating a defect record in the system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or system bugs.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the Quality Management module or related areas can lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: Missing or incorrect data in the master records (like material master, inspection plan, etc.) can cause the system to fail when trying to generate a defect record.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to create the defect record can lead to internal errors.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP system or specific patches that need to be applied.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as corruption or connectivity issues, can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
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