How To Fix QP404 - Selected set & in plant & cannot be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Selected set & in plant & cannot be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP404 - Selected set & in plant & cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message QP404 ("Selected set & in plant & cannot be used") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to use a selected set (a predefined group of inspection characteristics) that is not valid for the specified plant or is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Selected Set: The selected set you are trying to use may not be defined for the specific plant you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: The selected set may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant inspection plan or material.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The selected set might be restricted to certain plants, and the current plant does not have access to it.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the selected set in the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selected Set Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code QDP1 (for selected set maintenance) and verify that the selected set is correctly defined for the plant in question.
  Ensure that the selected set is assigned to the relevant inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material and ensure that it references the correct selected set.
  Use transaction code QP01 to view the inspection plan and confirm that the selected set is included.
  
  
  
  Plant Assignment:
  
  If the selected set is not assigned to the plant, you may need to create a new selected set for that plant or modify the existing one to include the plant.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the selected set. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the selected set and its usage in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QDP1: Selected Set Maintenance
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP QM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.