How To Fix QE278 - Function module for charac. &1 with valuation rule &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Function module for charac. &1 with valuation rule &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a valuation function module for the valuation
rule &V2& in the Customizing settings for the valuation.

System Response

You cannot call the transactions for results recording.

How to fix this error?

Have your system administrator check the Customizing settings for the
valuation (menu option "Modify valuation rules") and make any necessary
changes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE278 - Function module for charac. &1 with valuation rule &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QE278 indicates that there is an issue with a function module related to a characteristic and its valuation rule in the context of Quality Management (QM) or similar modules. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access a function module that is either not defined or not available in the system for the specified characteristic and valuation rule.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Module: The function module that is supposed to handle the characteristic and valuation rule does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic or valuation rule may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the system being unable to find the corresponding function module.
  Transport Issues: If the function module was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may be missing.
  Custom Development: If the function module is a custom development, it may not have been created or activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the characteristic and valuation rule in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly defined and that the valuation rule is properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Verify Function Module:
  
  Use transaction code SE37 or SE80 to check if the function module exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly transported from the development environment.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the function module is supposed to be part of a transport request, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the system.
  If it is missing, you may need to re-transport it from the source system.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the function module is custom, ensure that it has been developed, activated, and is error-free.
  Check with the development team to confirm that the function module is available and functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific module you are working with to ensure that all necessary components are in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE37 (Function Module), SE80 (Object Navigator), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves standard SAP functionality.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QE278 error and implement a solution to resolve it.