How To Fix QIE_SETUP016 - An inspection object type with the identification &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SETUP -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: An inspection object type with the identification &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SETUP016 - An inspection object type with the identification &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SETUP016 indicates that the system is unable to find an inspection object type with the specified identification (denoted as &1). This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when trying to set up or process inspection plans, inspection lots, or other related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Inspection Object Type: The specified inspection object type does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the object type or because it has not been created in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The inspection object type may not have been properly configured in the Quality Management module.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the inspection object type.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type: Verify that the inspection object type you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Planning > Define Inspection Object Types.
  Check if the object type exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Object Type: If the object type does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the inspection object type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the object type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated properly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up inspection object types.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QDP1 (Create Inspection Plan) and QDP2 (Change Inspection Plan) to see how the inspection object type is being utilized.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.