How To Fix QF052 - Automatic assignment of report category to work center is not possible

QF052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Automatic assignment of report category to work center is not possible

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

No report category could be assigned to work center &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the following two possibilities:
Enter the report category manually.
Maintain the assignment table (report category - work center). Refer to
the <DS:SIMG.OLQN-OQNFB>Implementation Guide</> for additional
information.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF052 - Automatic assignment of report category to work center is not possible ?

  The SAP error message QF052, which states "Automatic assignment of report category to work center is not possible," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to automatically assign a report category to a work center during the creation of a quality notification or inspection lot.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The report category may not be properly configured in the system for the specific work center.
  Work Center Not Defined: The work center may not be defined in the system or may not be linked to the relevant quality management settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the work center or the report categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data for the assignment.
  Incorrect Settings in QM: The settings in the Quality Management module may not be aligned with the requirements for the specific work center.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check