Message type: E = Error
Message class: QS - QM: Master data
Message number: 166
Message text: First create or release selected set & in catalog &
You want to assign a selected set to the master inspection
characteristic. However, the selected set has not yet been created or
has not been released.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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The SAP error message QS166 ("First create or release selected set & in catalog &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform an action on a selected set that has not been created or released in the specified catalog. This error indicates that the system expects a selected set to be available for the operation you are attempting.
Cause: Selected Set Not Created: The selected set you are trying to use has not been created yet in the specified catalog. Selected Set Not Released: The selected set exists but has not been released, meaning it is not available for use in the current context. Incorrect Catalog: You may be referencing the wrong catalog or the selected set may not belong to the catalog you are trying to access.
Solution: Create the Selected Set: Navigate to the appropriate transaction in SAP (e.g., QS21 for creating selected sets). Create the selected set
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