How To Fix QP127 - Maintain the defect codes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Maintain the defect codes

What causes this issue?

The control indicator for automatic defects recording is set in the
characteristic. However, you have not defined a defect code in the
catalog data.

System Response

If the characteristic is rejected in results recording, the system does
not automatically create a defect item, but switches directly to the
defects recording dialog box.

How to fix this error?

Choose a defect code.
Note
If required, define a defect code for this characteristic.
For master inspection characteristics, define the defect code in the
characteristic itself. For inspection characteristics define this in
the task list at characteristic level.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP127 - Maintain the defect codes ?

  The SAP error message QP127, which states "Maintain the defect codes," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires you to define or maintain defect codes that are used in quality notifications or inspections.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Defect Codes Not Defined: The defect codes that are necessary for processing quality notifications or inspections have not been defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration settings for defect codes in the Quality Management module are incomplete or not properly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or maintain defect codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP127 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Defect Codes:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Go to Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Defect Codes.
  Here, you can create or maintain defect codes as needed. Ensure that you fill in all required fields.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the defect codes are properly linked to the relevant quality notification types or inspection types.
  Verify that the settings align with your organization's quality management processes.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to maintain defect codes. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the defect codes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer appears when you attempt to create or process a quality notification.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QM01 (Create Quality Notification), QM02 (Change Quality Notification), and QM03 (Display Quality Notification).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring Quality Management and defect codes.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to defect codes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP127 error and maintain the necessary defect codes in your SAP system.