How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_API027 - Finding Type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_API -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Finding Type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_API027 - Finding Type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_API027 with the description "Finding Type &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of Quality Inspection or Quality Management modules when the system is unable to find a specified finding type in the customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Finding Type: The specified finding type (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The finding type may have been deleted or not properly configured in the Quality Management settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the finding type, leading to the system being unable to retrieve it.
  Transport Issues: If the finding type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Quality Management (Transaction SPRO).
  Go to Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Define Finding Types.
  Verify if the finding type in question exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Finding Type:
  
  If the finding type is missing, create a new finding type with the required attributes.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to ensure it meets the necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the finding type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the finding type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  Ensure that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Quality Management and finding types for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  QI01 (Create Inspection Lot)
  QI02 (Change Inspection Lot)
  QI03 (Display Inspection Lot)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_API027 and ensure that the finding type is correctly configured in your SAP system.