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

QE278 - Overview

• 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.

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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