How To Fix QP401 - Code group &1 does not exist in catalog &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Code group &1 does not exist in catalog &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP401 - Code group &1 does not exist in catalog &2 ?

  The SAP error message QP401, which states "Code group &1 does not exist in catalog &2," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when the system is trying to access a code group that has not been defined in the specified catalog. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating or processing quality notifications, inspections, or other QM-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Code Group: The specified code group (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified catalog (denoted as &2). This could be due to:
  
  The code group was never created.
  The code group was deleted or deactivated.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the configuration or transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the quality management module may not be set up correctly, leading to references to non-existent code groups.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the code group was created in a different environment (e.g., development) and not transported to the current environment (e.g., production), it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Group and Catalog:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (for code groups) or QS22 (for catalogs) to verify if the code group exists in the specified catalog.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Code Group:
  
  If the code group is missing, create it using the transaction QS21.
  Ensure that the code group is correctly assigned to the relevant catalog.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary code groups and catalogs are properly defined.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the code group was created in a different environment, ensure that the transport request containing the code group is imported into the current environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Code Group
  QS22: Change Code Group
  QS23: Display Code Group
  QS31: Create Catalog
  QS32: Change Catalog
  QS33: Display Catalog
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify code groups and catalogs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP401 error and ensure that the necessary code groups and catalogs are correctly configured in your SAP system.