How To Fix QP406 - Select catalog type (entry &)

QP406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Select catalog type (entry &)

What causes this issue?

To assign a selected set or a code group, first select the catalog from
which you want retrieve the entry.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a catalog type.
Set the indicator for a selected set if you want to assign a selected
set. Do <ZH>not</> set this indicator if you want to assign a code
group.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP406 - Select catalog type (entry &) ?

  The SAP error message QP406 ("Select catalog type (entry &)") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when working with catalogs, such as when trying to create or manage quality notifications, inspection plans, or other QM-related documents. This error indicates that the system expects a catalog type to be specified, but it has not been provided or is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Catalog Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a catalog type when prompted.
  Invalid Catalog Type: The catalog type specified may not exist or may not be valid for the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the catalog types in the system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Catalog Type: When prompted by the system, ensure that you select a valid catalog type from the available options. This may involve navigating to the