How To Fix QE587 - Inspection charac. & has no valuation function module for rule &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 587

• Message text: Inspection charac. & has no valuation function module for rule &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE587 - Inspection charac. & has no valuation function module for rule & ?

  The SAP error message QE587 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection characteristic in Quality Management (QM) where the system cannot find a valuation function module for the specified rule. This typically occurs during the inspection lot processing or when trying to evaluate inspection results.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Function Module: The error usually arises when the inspection characteristic is configured to use a specific valuation function module that is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection characteristic may be incorrectly configured in the Quality Management settings, leading to the system being unable to find the appropriate function module.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in place, they may not be correctly implemented or may have been removed, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Inspection Characteristic) and verify the configuration of the inspection characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the valuation function module is correctly assigned to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Function Module:
  
  If the valuation function module is missing, you may need to define it. This can be done in the transaction code SE37 (Function Module) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to create or modify the function module.
  Ensure that the function module is correctly implemented and returns the expected results.
  
  
  
  Check Quality Management Settings:
  
  Review the settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place. This includes checking the settings for the inspection plan and the associated characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and function modules, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS21, QS22, QA32 (Display Inspection Lot), and QA11 (Record Results) for managing inspection characteristics and lots.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message QE587 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the overall configuration of the Quality Management module can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the QE587 error message in SAP.