How To Fix QIE_SETUP044 - Specify a decision code group for items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SETUP -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Specify a decision code group for items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SETUP044 - Specify a decision code group for items ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SETUP044 ("Specify a decision code group for items") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that a decision code group has not been specified for the items in a quality inspection lot or a similar process where decision codes are required.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The decision code group has not been defined in the system for the relevant inspection type or quality process.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not have the necessary settings for decision codes.
  User Input Error: The user may have forgotten to select or input the decision code group when processing the inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Inspection Lot Creation > Define Decision Codes.
  Ensure that a decision code group is defined for the relevant inspection type.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material to ensure that it includes the necessary decision code group.
  You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan in transaction QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  
  
  
  Material Master Settings:
  
  Verify the material master data to ensure that the quality management views are correctly set up.
  Use transaction MM02 to check the quality management view of the material.
  
  
  
  User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during the processing of an inspection lot, ensure that the user has selected the appropriate decision code group in the relevant screen.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Decision Codes: These are used in quality management to determine the outcome of an inspection lot (e.g., accepted, rejected, rework).
  Quality Management Module: This module in SAP is responsible for managing quality processes, including inspections, quality planning, and quality control.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), QA11 (Record Results), and QP01/QP02 for inspection plans.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.