How To Fix QMIP_EA352 - No defect classes defined in Customizing for catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 352

• Message text: No defect classes defined in Customizing for catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA352 - No defect classes defined in Customizing for catalog ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA352 indicates that there are no defect classes defined in the Customizing settings for the quality management catalog. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a quality notification or defect report, and the system cannot find any defect classes to associate with the notification.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the defect classes, which are necessary for categorizing defects in the quality management process, have not been defined in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The configuration for the quality management catalog has not been completed.
  The defect classes have been deleted or not properly set up in the system.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the defect classes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error QMIP_EA352, you need to define the defect classes in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Quality Management:
  
  Follow the path: Quality Management -> Quality Notifications -> Defect Classes.
  
  
  
  Define Defect Classes:
  
  In the defect classes section, you can create new defect classes or modify existing ones. Ensure that you define the necessary attributes for each defect class, such as the class name, description, and any relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Defect Classes to Catalog:
  
  Make sure that the defect classes are assigned to the appropriate catalog that you are using for quality notifications.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  If you believe the defect classes are defined but still encounter the error, check the user authorizations to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the defect classes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining the defect classes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access Customizing.
  QM01: Create Quality Notification.
  QM02: Change Quality Notification.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand the configuration and usage of defect classes and catalogs.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QMIP_EA352 and successfully work with quality notifications in SAP.