How To Fix QP417 - Define catalog type &

QP417 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 417

• Message text: Define catalog type &

What causes this issue?

The catalog type you entered does not exist in the catalog type table.

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?

Either correct your entry or select a catalog type from a list of valid
catalog types. To access a list, move the cursor to the catalog type
field and select F4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP417 - Define catalog type & ?

  The SAP error message QP417, which states "Define catalog type &," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find a defined catalog type for a specific operation or process. This error is often related to the configuration of quality notifications, inspection plans, or other quality-related processes where catalog types are used to classify defects, causes, or other relevant information.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The catalog type that is being referenced in the transaction or process has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Customization: The catalog type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or define the catalog type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP417 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Catalog Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics