How To Fix QM353 - Priority &1 will be deleted because it is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Priority &1 will be deleted because it is invalid

What causes this issue?

The priority of the notification is not defined in the priority type of
the new notification type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain a priority suitable for the new notification type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM353 - Priority &1 will be deleted because it is invalid ?

  The SAP error message QM353 indicates that a priority assigned to a quality notification is invalid and will be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP, where notifications are used to track quality issues, defects, or other quality-related tasks.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Priority Assignment: The priority assigned to the quality notification does not exist in the system or has been marked as inactive.
  Configuration Issues: The priority settings in the configuration may not be correctly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the priority.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the priority table or incorrect references.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Priority Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Quality Management and verify the priority settings.
  Ensure that the priority you are trying to assign is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Notification Settings:
  
  Check the quality notification type settings to ensure that the priority is correctly assigned and valid for that type.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  
  
  
  Update or Correct the Priority:
  
  If the priority is indeed invalid, you may need to either create a new valid priority or update the existing one to ensure it meets the requirements.
  You can create or modify priorities in the configuration under Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Define Priority.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any other potential issues with the quality notifications or related data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing priorities in quality notifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QM01 (Create Quality Notification) or QM02 (Change Quality Notification) to work with notifications directly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify quality notifications and their priorities.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management for further assistance.