How To Fix QP127 - Maintain the defect codes

QP127 - Overview

• 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