How To Fix QS199 - C A T A L O G M E S S A G E I D s

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 199

• Message text: C A T A L O G M E S S A G E I D s

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS199 - C A T A L O G M E S S A G E I D s ?

  The SAP error message QS199, which is a catalog message ID, typically indicates that there is an issue related to the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of inspection lots, quality notifications, or when working with quality-related transactions.
  Cause:
  The QS199 error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The quality management settings may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the master records (e.g., material master, vendor master) that are relevant to the quality management process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action that triggered the error.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: There may be bugs in the SAP system or inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS199 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Quality Management module. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Check the relevant master data for completeness and accuracy. This includes:
  
  Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03)
  Vendor Master (Transaction Code: XK03)
  Quality Info Records (Transaction Code: QI01/QI02)
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. You can check this with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address known issues related to this error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific transaction or process you are working with to ensure that all prerequisites are met.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to QS199 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the QM module, such as:
  
  QA01 (Create Inspection Lot)
  QM01 (Create Quality Notification)
  QA32 (Change Inspection Lot)
  
  
  
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to QS199, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QS199 error and implement a solution.