How To Fix QE280 - Tolerance key & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Tolerance key & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE280 - Tolerance key & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message QE280, which states "Tolerance key & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find a specified tolerance key in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as inspection lot creation or when performing quality inspections.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Tolerance Key: The tolerance key specified in the inspection plan or material master is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The tolerance key may not have been set up correctly in the Quality Management configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the tolerance key entered in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Tolerance Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Plans > Define Tolerance Keys.
  Verify if the tolerance key in question is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Tolerance Key:
  
  If the tolerance key is missing, you can create a new one by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required details.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you can modify it to ensure it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master and Inspection Plan:
  
  Ensure that the material master record and the inspection plan are correctly referencing the appropriate tolerance key.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the quality management view for the tolerance key.
  Use transaction code QP01 to view the inspection plan and verify the tolerance key settings.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the data entry for any typos or incorrect values in the fields where the tolerance key is used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on tolerance keys and their configuration.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration or to the material master.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE280 error and ensure that the tolerance key is properly defined and utilized in your SAP system.