How To Fix QIE_FINDING016 - Specify a finding type

QIE_FINDING016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_FINDING - QIE - Findings

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Specify a finding type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_FINDING016 - Specify a finding type ?

  The SAP error message QIE_FINDING016: "Specify a finding type" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Quality Inspection (QI) processes within SAP. This error indicates that a required field for specifying a finding type has not been filled out in the relevant transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not specified a finding type in the relevant screen or transaction where it is required.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Quality Management module, where the finding types are not properly defined or linked to the relevant inspection characteristics.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or specify finding types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Finding Type:
  
  Go back to the transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Look for the field labeled "Finding Type" or similar