How To Fix QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL016 - Creation of qual. level is not possible; value of property &1 is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Creation of qual. level is not possible; value of property &1 is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL016 - Creation of qual. level is not possible; value of property &1 is initial ?

  The SAP error message QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL016 indicates that the creation of a quality level is not possible because the value of a specific property (denoted as &1) is initial (i.e., it has not been set or is empty). This error typically occurs in the context of quality management processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Required Data: The property that is referenced in the error message is required for creating a quality level but has not been populated with a value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the quality management module that are not properly set up, leading to missing values.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the quality level or the material may not be complete or correctly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Property Value:
  
  Identify the property indicated by &1 in the error message. This could be a characteristic, a quality level, or another relevant field.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP to check if the property has been defined and populated with a value.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Data:
  
  If the property is part of a master data record (like a material master or inspection plan), ensure that it is filled in correctly.
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for material master, QP01 for inspection plans) and enter the necessary values.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module (transaction SPRO) to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Look for any missing configurations related to quality levels or characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to quality management to understand the requirements for creating quality levels.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the quality level again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the Quality Management module can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to quality management errors for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL016.