How To Fix QF023 - No defects have been recorded yet for the selected object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No defects have been recorded yet for the selected object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF023 - No defects have been recorded yet for the selected object ?

  The SAP error message QF023: "No defects have been recorded yet for the selected object" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to access defect records for a specific object (like a material, batch, or inspection lot) but there are no defects logged against that object.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Defects Recorded: The most straightforward reason for this error is that there are simply no defects recorded for the selected object. This could be because:
  
  The inspection lot has not been processed yet.
  No defects were found during the inspection.
  The defects were recorded but not linked to the selected object.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Object Selection: You may have selected an object that does not have any associated defects. This could happen if you are looking at the wrong inspection lot or material.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view defects for the selected object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Verify that you are looking at the correct inspection lot or object. Ensure that the inspection lot has been created and processed.
  
  
  Record Defects: If you are expecting defects to be present, ensure that defects have been recorded against the inspection lot or object. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., QA32 for inspection lot processing) and checking if defects were recorded.
  If defects need to be recorded, use the appropriate transaction (e.g., QA11 for recording defects) to log them.
  
  
  
  Review Object Status: Check the status of the object you are inspecting. If it is still in a preliminary state, defects may not yet be applicable.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view defects for the selected object. If you suspect an authorization issue, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process or need further assistance, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP QM, such as:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA11: Record Defects
  QA12: Change Defects
  QA03: Display Quality Notifications
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to defect recording in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to Quality Management processes in SAP to better understand how defects are recorded and managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QF023 and effectively manage defects in your SAP system.