How To Fix QS153 - You have not assigned a defect code

QS153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 153

• Message text: You have not assigned a defect code

What causes this issue?

You have set the defects recording indicator in the control indicators.
However, you have not stored any defect codes.

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?

To enter a defect code, call the function for maintaining the catalogs
for the characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QS153 - Details

• The SAP error message QS153 ("You have not assigned a defect code") typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with quality notifications or defect recording in SAP. This error indicates that a defect code, which is necessary for categorizing the defect or issue being reported, has not been assigned.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Defect Code: The primary cause of this error is that the user has not selected or entered a defect code in the relevant field when creating or processing a quality notification.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that require a defect code to be mandatory, and if it is not provided, the system will throw this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked the defect code field or may not have the necessary information to fill it out.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Defect Code: 
  
  When creating or editing a quality notification, ensure that