How To Fix QP663 - The key for inspection method & was not completely entered

QP663 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 663

• Message text: The key for inspection method & was not completely entered

What causes this issue?

In addition to the inspection method, you must also specify a plant and
a version, so the system can uniquely identify an inspection method.

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?

Enter data for the key fields "inspection method," "plant," and
"version."

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP663 - The key for inspection method & was not completely entered ?

  The SAP error message QP663 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection method key in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, it means that the key for the inspection method has not been fully entered or is incomplete. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying inspection plans, or when performing quality inspections.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Key Entry: The inspection method key may not have been fully entered in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection method may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the inspection method.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect format in the inspection method key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Inspection Method Key:
  
  Ensure that the inspection method key is fully entered and follows the correct format. The key should typically consist of a specific number of characters as defined in