How To Fix QE464 - You must enter an inspection description for code & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 464

• Message text: You must enter an inspection description for code & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE464 - You must enter an inspection description for code & & ?

  The SAP error message QE464 ("You must enter an inspection description for code & &") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to create or process an inspection lot, and the system requires a description for the inspection code that has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Description: The inspection code you are using requires a description, but it has not been entered in the system.
  Configuration Issue: The inspection type or code may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the requirement for a description that is not fulfilled.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required description while creating or processing the inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Inspection Description:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., creating an inspection lot).
  Look for the field where the inspection description is required and enter a valid description.
  Save the changes and try processing the inspection lot again.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings for the inspection type and codes in the Quality Management module.
  Ensure that the inspection codes are set up correctly and that they have associated descriptions.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master or the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot to ensure that all required fields, including inspection descriptions, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific inspection codes and their requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP QM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Quality Management include QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot).
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the Quality Management section to understand how inspection types and codes are set up.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect the behavior of inspection lot processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE464 error and successfully process your inspection lot.