How To Fix QF191 - Defect cause code group &1 and code &2 are not valid

QF191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Defect cause code group &1 and code &2 are not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF191 - Defect cause code group &1 and code &2 are not valid ?

  The SAP error message QF191 indicates that there is an issue with the defect cause code group and the specific defect cause code being used in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified defect cause code or code group in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Code Group or Code: The defect cause code group (&1) or the defect cause code (&2) you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The defect cause codes may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the defect cause codes.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the Quality Management settings.
  Ensure that the defect cause code group and the specific defect cause code are correctly