How To Fix QE290 - Entry & & is not defined in table TQ78 (system error)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Entry & & is not defined in table TQ78 (system error)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE290 - Entry & & is not defined in table TQ78 (system error) ?

  The SAP error message QE290 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Quality Management (QM) module, specifically related to the table TQ78, which is used for defining inspection types and their characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error message "QE290 Entry & & is not defined in table TQ78" typically occurs when:
  
  An inspection type is being referenced that does not exist in the TQ78 table.
  There may be a missing or incorrect configuration for the inspection type in the Quality Management settings.
  The system is trying to access an inspection type that has not been properly defined or has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Master Data > Inspection Characteristics > Define Inspection Types.
  Verify that the inspection type you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Table TQ78:
  
  You can check the contents of table TQ78 using transaction code SE16N or SE11.
  Look for the specific inspection type that is causing the error. If it is not present, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Inspection Type:
  
  If the inspection type is missing, you can create a new entry in TQ78.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify the entry to ensure it meets the requirements of your quality processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If this error occurred after a transport, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported correctly and that no objects were missed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific inspection type and TQ78 for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SE16N: Data Browser
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TQ78: Inspection Types
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QE290 error in your SAP system.