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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 > Quality Notifications > Define Notification Types.
  Ensure that the notification type you are using is configured to allow defect record generation. Look for settings related to defect records and ensure they are enabled.
  
  
  
  Review Defect Record Settings:
  
  Check if the defect record type is correctly assigned to the notification type.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters for defect record generation are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to create the defect record has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs, or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and defect records for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to ensure that defect records can now be generated automatically for the specified notification type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QM01 (Create Quality Notification), QM02 (Change Quality Notification), and QM03 (Display Quality Notification) for working with notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the specific notification type you are using. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional configuration guidance.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QF220 and successfully generate defect records for the desired notification type.