How To Fix QMIP_EA208 - No QM-relevant ratings exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QMIP_EA - QM: Inpection Planning - Insp. Plan and Master Insp. Chars

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No QM-relevant ratings exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA208 - No QM-relevant ratings exist ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA208 ("No QM-relevant ratings exist") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when the system is unable to find any quality management ratings or evaluations for a specific material or inspection lot. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Quality Ratings: The most common cause is that there are no quality ratings defined for the material or inspection lot in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for quality management may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of relevant ratings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the material or inspection lot.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the quality ratings.
  Inactive Quality Management: Quality management may not be activated for the specific material or plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Quality Ratings: Verify if quality ratings exist for the material or inspection lot. You can do this by navigating to the relevant QM transaction codes (e.g., QA32 for inspection lots) and checking the ratings.
  Define Quality Ratings: If no ratings exist, you may need to define them. This can be done in the Quality Management settings under the relevant configuration paths.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the QM configuration is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for quality inspection types, inspection plans, and material master data.
  Inspect Master Data: Check the material master data to ensure that the QM view is maintained and that the necessary quality management settings are activated.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access QM data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Activate QM for Material: If QM is not activated for the material, you may need to activate it in the material master record.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  QK01: Create Quality Rating
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Quality Management to understand the configuration and setup processes better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.