How To Fix QI070 - A plant must be specified before an inspection point ID can be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QI - Notifications for interface modules for connecting subsyst.

• Message number: 070

• Message text: A plant must be specified before an inspection point ID can be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QI070 - A plant must be specified before an inspection point ID can be determined ?

  The SAP error message QI070, which states "A plant must be specified before an inspection point ID can be determined," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a plant specification to proceed with the determination of an inspection point ID, which is essential for quality inspections.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Information: The most common cause of this error is that the plant field is not filled in the relevant transaction or screen where the inspection point is being determined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management module, particularly related to inspection points and their association with plants.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently skip entering the plant information when creating or processing inspection lots or quality notifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Plant: Ensure that the plant is specified in the relevant transaction. This could be in the inspection lot creation screen, quality notification, or wherever the inspection point ID is being determined.
  
  If you are using a transaction like QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), make sure to enter the plant in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the plant is correctly specified but the error persists, check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for inspection points and ensure that they are correctly linked to the relevant plants.
  Verify that the inspection point master data is correctly maintained for the plants in question.
  
  
  
  Review User Input: Ensure that users are trained to enter all required fields, including the plant, when creating inspection lots or notifications.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue continues, consider debugging the process to identify where the plant information is being lost or not passed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot).
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SPRO under Quality Management to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for inspection points and plants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on quality management processes and the importance of plant specifications.
  
  By ensuring that the plant is specified and that the configuration is correct, you should be able to resolve the QI070 error message effectively.