How To Fix QISR501 - Message type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QISR - Internal Service Requests

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Message type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Message type &V1& does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QISR501 - Message type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QISR501, which states "Message type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules when the system is trying to process a message type that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Message Type: The specified message type (represented by &1 in the error message) has not been created or configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The message type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might reference a message type that is not available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the message type was part of a transport request that was not successfully imported, it may not exist in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Message Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path for Quality Management or the specific module you are working with.
  Check if the message type exists in the configuration settings. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Message Type:
  
  If the message type is missing, you can create it using the appropriate configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that you define all necessary parameters for the message type.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct message types.
  Update the code if it is pointing to a non-existent message type.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the message type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If it was not imported, you may need to re-import the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific message type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message QISR501.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the overall configuration of the Quality Management module can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.