How To Fix QM067 - Default notification type &1 set for category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Default notification type &1 set for category &2

What causes this issue?

For defect category &V2&, the first mapping entry to a quality
notification type (&V1&) is created. This quality notification is
determined as the default quality notification type. If defects of this
defect category are transferred to new quality notifications, the system
sets the corresponding quality notification type to &V1&

System Response

The system sets the corresponding flag that indicates the quality
notification type as the default value.

How to fix this error?

If you maintain additional mapping entries for the defect category to
different quality notification types, you can change the default flag as
follows:
Maintain the mapping entries and save your changes.
Remove the default flag from the mapping entry that is marked as
default. Save your changes.
Set the default flag for the mapping entry of the quality notification
type that you want to set as default. Save your changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM067 - Default notification type &1 set for category &2 ?

  The SAP error message QM067, which states "Default notification type &1 set for category &2," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an issue with the configuration of notification types in relation to the specified category. This error indicates that the system is trying to create a notification but cannot find a valid notification type for the specified category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The default notification type for the specified category is not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The notification type may be incorrectly set or not assigned to the relevant quality notification category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access the specified notification type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Notification Types.
  Ensure that the notification type for the specified category is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Notification Type:
  
  If the notification type is missing, you can create a new notification type or assign an existing one to the relevant category.
  Make sure that the notification type is active and has the necessary settings for the category.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create notifications of the specified type.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the creation of the notification again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QM01 - Create Quality Notification
  QM02 - Change Quality Notification
  QM03 - Display Quality Notification
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring quality notifications and understanding notification types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM067 error and successfully create quality notifications in SAP.