How To Fix QIE_FINDING006 - Finding type &1 could not be determined

QIE_FINDING006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_FINDING - QIE - Findings

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Finding type &1 could not be determined

What causes this issue?

The consumer system has not specified a finding type or the system could
not find a finding type in the inspection document.

System Response

The system does not create the finding.

How to fix this error?

Check the inspection rules for the inspection document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_FINDING006 - Finding type &1 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message QIE_FINDING006 indicates that the system is unable to determine the finding type for a specific operation or process. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules where findings or inspections are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The finding type may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the inspection lot, material, or quality notification may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the finding type.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There may be bugs in the system or inconsistencies in the data that prevent the finding type from being determined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
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