How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI023 - No insp. stage selected as starting point; insp. stage &1 will be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No insp. stage selected as starting point; insp. stage &1 will be used

What causes this issue?

An inspection stage must be defined as the starting point.

System Response

To avoid inconsistencies, the system uses the first inspection stage
from the table of inspection stages as the starting point.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use a different inspection stage as the starting point
for your inspections, set the radio button <LS>Start</> next to the
required inspection stage in the table of inspection stages.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI023 - No insp. stage selected as starting point; insp. stage &1 will be used ?

  The SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI023 indicates that there is no inspection stage selected as the starting point for a quality inspection process. Instead, the system defaults to using a specified inspection stage (denoted as &1 in the message) for the process.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when:
  
  The user has not selected an appropriate inspection stage to initiate the inspection process.
  The configuration for the inspection plan may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a defined starting point.
  The inspection stage that is being referenced may not be valid or may not exist in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select an Inspection Stage:
  
  When prompted, ensure that you select a valid inspection stage that is appropriate for the inspection process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the inspection plan configuration in SAP (Transaction code: QP01 for creating or QP02 for changing).
  Verify that the inspection stages are correctly defined and that there is a valid starting point for the inspection process.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Stage Settings:
  
  Ensure that the inspection stage you are trying to use is active and correctly configured in the system.
  Check if the inspection stage is linked to the correct material and quality characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and inspection stages for additional guidance on how to set up and select inspection stages.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP QM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  QP03 - Display Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as it encompasses various functionalities related to quality planning, inspection, and control.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to inspection stages and error messages in the QM module.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully proceed with your quality inspection processes in SAP.