How To Fix QS155 - Method & (plant &) does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Method & (plant &) does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS155 - Method & (plant &) does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QS155, which states "Method & (plant &) does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific quality method associated with a particular plant in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quality Method: The most common cause of this error is that the quality method you are trying to use has not been defined or is not available for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the quality management module may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the method.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The method may exist in the system but is not assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the quality method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Quality Method Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Quality Method) or QS22 (Change Quality Method) to check if the method exists.
  Ensure that the method is defined for the specific plant you are working with.
  
  
  
  Assign Method to Plant:
  
  If the method exists but is not assigned to the plant, you can assign it using the transaction code QS21 or QS22.
  Make sure to include the relevant plant in the method configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings in the Quality Management configuration to ensure that the method is correctly linked to the plant.
  You can access this through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to the Quality Management section.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the quality method. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the method, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Quality Method
  QS22: Change Quality Method
  QS23: Display Quality Method
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the SAP IMG for Quality Management to understand how methods are defined and assigned.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS155 error and ensure that the quality method is correctly configured for the specified plant.