How To Fix QE386 - You have used an incorrect valuation function module

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 386

• Message text: You have used an incorrect valuation function module

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE386 - You have used an incorrect valuation function module ?

  The SAP error message QE386, which states "You have used an incorrect valuation function module," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find or execute the appropriate valuation function module for a specific operation or process. This can happen during the execution of quality inspections, evaluations, or when processing quality-related data.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation function module may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the configuration settings for quality management.
  
  
  Missing Function Module: The specific function module that is supposed to handle the valuation may not exist in the system or may not be activated.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the function module.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly implemented or may have errors.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the function module may not have been transported correctly.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the valuation function module is correctly defined. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Quality Management.
  
  
  Verify Function Module: Use transaction SE37 to check if the function module exists and is active. If it is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function module. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant areas of the code to identify where the error is occurring.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE37 (Function Builder), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing) to navigate through the system settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message QE386 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Quality Management Documentation: Review the Quality Management documentation for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.