How To Fix QF220 - You cannot generate defect records automatically for notification type &

QF220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 220

• Message text: You cannot generate defect records automatically for notification type &

What causes this issue?

Catalog type &v2& is assigned to notification type &v1& for the
problem. An automatic <DS:DE.QFEHLREC>defect generation</> with default
code for an inspection in PM is only possible if catalog type '9' is
assigned to the problem.

System Response

If you defined a defect code in the task list for automatic
<DS:DE.QFEHLREC>defect generation</>, a default code is not set.
Instead the system goes to the manual recording dialog.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF220 - You cannot generate defect records automatically for notification type & ?

  The SAP error message QF220, which states "You cannot generate defect records automatically for notification type &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create defect records automatically for a notification type that is not configured to allow this action. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Notification Type Configuration: The notification type you are using does not have the settings enabled to allow automatic generation of defect records. This is often a configuration issue in the Quality Management (QM) module.
  Defect Record Settings: The system may not be set up to link the specific notification type with defect records, or the necessary parameters for defect record generation are not defined.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the creation of defect records for the specified notification type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the notification type in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Quality Management >