How To Fix QF048 - No quality notification type has been defined for inspection type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No quality notification type has been defined for inspection type &

What causes this issue?

The inspection type &V1& is not assigned to a quality notification type
in the inspection type table.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Defect records are stored as quality notifications. To permit defects
to be recorded for inspection type &V1& inspection lots, you must
assign this inspection type to a quality notification type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF048 - No quality notification type has been defined for inspection type & ?

  The SAP error message QF048 indicates that there is no quality notification type defined for the specified inspection type. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a quality notification related to an inspection lot, but the system cannot find a corresponding notification type for the inspection type you are using.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the quality notification type has not been configured for the specific inspection type in the system.
  Incorrect Inspection Type: The inspection type you are trying to use may not be set up correctly or may not be intended for quality notifications.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might not have accounted for the necessary configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the quality notification type is properly defined for the inspection type in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Quality Management -> Quality Notifications -> Define Notification Types.
  
  
  
  Define Notification Types:
  
  Check if the notification type you want to use is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create a new notification type or assign an existing one to the inspection type.
  
  
  
  Assign Notification Type to Inspection Type:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for inspection types: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Quality Management -> Quality Inspection -> Define Inspection Types.
  Select the relevant inspection type and ensure that a notification type is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, QM01 for creating quality notifications, and QA32 for managing inspection lots.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring quality notifications and inspection types.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Quality Management team for further investigation.