How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG207 - Catalog is mandatory for usage decision (inspection lot &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Catalog is mandatory for usage decision (inspection lot &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG207 - Catalog is mandatory for usage decision (inspection lot &1) ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG207 indicates that a catalog is mandatory for making a usage decision on an inspection lot. This error typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to record a usage decision without specifying a required catalog.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a catalog entry to be associated with the usage decision for the inspection lot. This is often due to the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, where certain inspection types or processes are set to require catalog entries for usage decisions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a catalog is specified when making the usage decision. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Catalog Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Quality Management.
  Navigate to the settings for catalogs and ensure that the relevant catalogs are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Specify Catalog in Usage Decision:
  
  When you are making the usage decision for the inspection lot, ensure that you select the appropriate catalog.
  If you are using a transaction code (like QA11 for recording usage decisions), look for a field or option to select a catalog.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Characteristics:
  
  Check the characteristics of the inspection lot to see if there are any specific requirements for catalogs.
  Ensure that the inspection lot is set up correctly and that it aligns with the catalog requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and usage decisions to understand the specific requirements for catalogs.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and select catalogs when making usage decisions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA11: Record Usage Decision
  QA12: Change Usage Decision
  QA13: Display Usage Decision
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration:
  
  You may need to access the SPRO transaction to navigate to the Quality Management configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Catalogs in SAP QM:
  
  Catalogs are used to classify defects or issues found during inspections. They help in standardizing the reporting and handling of quality issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully make a usage decision for the inspection lot.