How To Fix QF211 - Defects of this category do not support the adding of affected objects


QF211 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: QF - Defects Recording

  • Message number: 211

  • Message text: Defects of this category do not support the adding of affected objects

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF211 - Defects of this category do not support the adding of affected objects ?
    The SAP error message QF211 indicates that you are trying to add affected objects to a defect that belongs to a category that does not support this action. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP, where defects or quality notifications are managed.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the defect category you are working with has been configured in such a way that it does not allow the addition of affected objects. This can be due to: Configuration Settings: The defect category may have been set up in the system to restrict the addition of affected objects. This is often done to streamline processes or enforce specific workflows. Business Process Requirements: Certain business processes may dictate that only specific types of defects can have affected objects associated with them.
    Solution: To resolve this issue, you can consider the following steps: Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the defect

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