How To Fix QS018 - Assign a task list usage to the inspection type &1 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Assign a task list usage to the inspection type &1 in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You want to inspect using a task list. When the inspection lot is
created, the system searches for a task list belonging to a certain
task list usage. The system searches for the usage that is assigned to
the inspection type in Customizing. This assignment has not yet been
made.

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?

Assign a task list usage to inspection type &v1& in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS018 - Assign a task list usage to the inspection type &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message QS018, which states "Assign a task list usage to the inspection type &1 in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is a missing configuration related to task lists and inspection types.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system cannot find a valid assignment of a task list usage to the specified inspection type. In SAP QM, task lists are used to define the procedures for inspections, and each inspection type must be linked to a specific task list usage to function correctly. If this assignment is not made, the system will throw the QS018 error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a task list usage to the inspection type in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Quality Management Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Task Lists -> Define Task List Usage.
  
  
  
  Define Task List Usage:
  
  In this section, you can define the task list usage for your inspection types.
  Ensure that the task list usage you want to assign is created and available.
  
  
  
  Assign Task List Usage to Inspection Type:
  
  Navigate to: Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Inspection Types -> Assign Task List Usage to Inspection Type.
  Here, you can assign the appropriate task list usage to the inspection type that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary assignments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the inspection type again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Inspection Types: These are used to define the characteristics of inspections in SAP QM, such as the type of inspection (e.g., goods receipt, in-process, final inspection).
  Task Lists: These are templates that define the steps and procedures for conducting inspections. They can include various operations, characteristics, and specifications.
  Customizing Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant transactions such as QCC0 (for creating and managing task lists) and QIC1 (for managing inspection characteristics) to better understand the configuration.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP QM functional consultant or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.