How To Fix QIE_FINDING014 - Catalog &1 was not assigned to finding type &2 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_FINDING - QIE - Findings

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Catalog &1 was not assigned to finding type &2 in Customizing

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE QIE_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing for the <LS>Quality Inspection Engine</>, assign the
catalog &V1& to the finding type &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_FINDING014 - Catalog &1 was not assigned to finding type &2 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message QIE_FINDING014 indicates that a specific catalog (identified by &1) has not been assigned to a finding type (identified by &2) in the system's Customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management or Audit Management modules where findings or issues are categorized using catalogs.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A catalog that is being referenced in a process (like an audit or inspection) is not linked to the specified finding type in the Customizing settings.
  There may be a configuration oversight where the necessary assignments between catalogs and finding types have not been made.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the catalog is properly assigned to the finding type in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the Customizing area (SPRO transaction).
  
  
  
  Find the Relevant Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: Quality Management -> Quality Inspection -> Catalogs -> Assign Catalogs to Finding Types.
  Alternatively, you can search for the specific configuration using the search function in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Assign the Catalog:
  
  In the configuration screen, look for the catalog (identified by &1) and the finding type (identified by &2).
  If the catalog is not assigned, create a new entry to link the catalog to the finding type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  Go back to the process that triggered the error and test to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Quality Management and Catalog Management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for Customizing, QIE1 for creating findings, and others related to Quality Management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in Customizing.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request to move them to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.