How To Fix QM072 - Transfer stopped, maintain default notification type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Transfer stopped, maintain default notification type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM072 - Transfer stopped, maintain default notification type &1 ?

  The SAP error message QM072, which states "Transfer stopped, maintain default notification type &1," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an issue with the configuration of notification types in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transfer because the default notification type has not been properly maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Notification Type: The default notification type for quality notifications has not been set in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to quality notifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify notification types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QM072 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain Default Notification Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Notification Types > Define Notification Types.
  Check if the default notification type is maintained. If not, you need to define a default notification type.
  Ensure that the notification type you want to use is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings related to notification types are correctly configured.
  Verify that the notification type is assigned to the relevant quality management processes.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify notifications. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  QM01 for creating quality notifications.
  QM02 for changing quality notifications.
  
  
  
  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 QM072 error and ensure that the default notification type is properly maintained in your SAP system.