How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI012 - Inspection stage for acceptance case must be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Inspection stage for acceptance case must be specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI012 - Inspection stage for acceptance case must be specified ?

  The SAP error message "QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI012 Inspection stage for acceptance case must be specified" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and acceptance criteria. This error indicates that the system requires a specific inspection stage to be defined for the acceptance case, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The inspection stage for the acceptance case has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not have the necessary details filled in, particularly regarding the acceptance criteria.
  Process Flow Issues: The process flow for the inspection lot may not be correctly set up, leading to missing parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the material and ensure that the inspection stage for the acceptance case is defined.
  Use transaction code QP01 to create or modify the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Define Inspection Stage:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for Quality Management.
  Use transaction code SPRO and follow the path: 
  Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Inspection Plan -> Define Inspection Stages
  
  Ensure that the inspection stage for acceptance cases is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material using transaction code MM03.
  Ensure that the Quality Management views are correctly filled out, particularly the inspection settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the Quality Management module is complete and correctly set up.
  Verify that all necessary settings related to inspection types and acceptance criteria are in place.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, create a new inspection lot to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed guidance on configuring inspection plans and stages.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message regarding the inspection stage for acceptance cases.