How To Fix QIE_ELEMENT018 - Property &1 is not allowed for sample or item type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_ELEMENT - QIE Element

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Property &1 is not allowed for sample or item type &2

What causes this issue?

The property &V1& was not assigned to the sample or item type &V2& in
Customizing.

System Response

The system does not valuate the property with the specified value for
this sample or item.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_ELEMENT018 - Property &1 is not allowed for sample or item type &2 ?

  The SAP error message QIE_ELEMENT018 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a sample or item type in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, the error states that a certain property (denoted as &1) is not allowed for the specified sample or item type (denoted as &2).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The property you are trying to assign to the sample or item type is not valid for that specific type. Each sample or item type has predefined properties that can be assigned to it, and attempting to assign an invalid property will trigger this error.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the sample or item type may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the properties that can be assigned.
  
  
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or enhancements made to the standard SAP configuration, it may lead to conflicts or misconfigurations that result in this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Quality Management module in SAP.
  Verify the properties assigned to the sample or item type in question. Ensure that the property you are trying to use is indeed allowed for that type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the sample or item type. Ensure that all required fields and properties are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management to understand the valid properties for the specific sample or item type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If you have made changes to the configuration or master data, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or QA32 (to manage quality notifications) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.