How To Fix QIE_SETUP001 - Inspection object type cannot be deleted; inspection rules are assigned

QIE_SETUP001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SETUP -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Inspection object type cannot be deleted; inspection rules are assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SETUP001 - Inspection object type cannot be deleted; inspection rules are assigned ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SETUP001 indicates that you are trying to delete an inspection object type that cannot be deleted because there are inspection rules assigned to it. This is a common issue in the Quality Management (QM) module of SAP when dealing with inspection object types.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the inspection object type you are attempting to delete is still in use. Specifically, it has one or more inspection rules associated with it. Inspection rules define how inspections are to be carried out and are linked to the inspection object type. Therefore, SAP prevents the deletion of the object type to maintain data integrity and avoid orphaned references.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Inspection Rules: 
  
  Use transaction code QG01 (Create Inspection Rule) or QG02 (Change Inspection Rule) to check which inspection rules are associated with the inspection object type you