How To Fix QPCP018 - Select a plan type

QPCP018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPCP - Control Plan

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Select a plan type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPCP018 - Select a plan type ?

  The SAP error message QPCP018 "Select a plan type" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) module, particularly when dealing with quality planning or inspection planning. This error indicates that the system requires the user to select a specific plan type before proceeding with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered when:
  
  The user attempts to create or modify a quality plan without specifying a plan type.
  The system settings or configuration do not have a default plan type defined.
  The user interface does not provide a selection for the plan type, leading to the error when trying to save or process the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QPCP018 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Plan Type:
  
  When prompted with the error, look for a dropdown or selection field for plan types in the interface. Choose an appropriate plan type that fits your quality planning needs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plan types are correctly