How To Fix QJ042 - No information on type & for field & of parameter &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QJ -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No information on type & for field & of parameter &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QJ042 - No information on type & for field & of parameter & ?

  The SAP error message QJ042 ("No information on type & for field & of parameter &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with inspection characteristics in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary information for a specific field or parameter related to a quality inspection characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the configuration for the inspection characteristic or the related master data is incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Field Type: The field type specified in the inspection characteristic may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the inspection plan or the material master.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Quality Management and ensure that the inspection characteristics are properly defined.
  Verify that the field types and parameters are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material or process. Ensure that all required characteristics are defined and that there are no missing entries.
  If necessary, recreate or adjust the inspection plan to include the missing information.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that the quality management views are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using transaction codes like SE80 or SE37 to debug the program or function module that is generating the error. This may provide more insight into what is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QDP1 (Define Inspection Characteristics), or QPR1 (Create Inspection Plan) to navigate to relevant areas in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QJ042 error in your SAP system.