How To Fix QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL017 - Deletion of quality level is not possible

QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Deletion of quality level is not possible

What causes this issue?

You can only delete quality levels if no inspection documents exist for
the quality level or if the reset date has been exceeded.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL017 - Deletion of quality level is not possible ?

  The SAP error message QIE_QUALITY_LEVEL017 indicates that the deletion of a quality level is not possible. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) within SAP, where quality levels are used to define the quality status of materials or products.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Dependencies: The quality level you are trying to delete may be linked to existing quality inspection lots, usage decisions, or other related data that prevent its deletion.
  Active Usage: If the quality level is currently being used in any active processes (e.g., inspection plans, quality notifications), it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the quality level.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that restrict the deletion of quality levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any existing quality inspection lots or usage decisions that may be associated with