How To Fix QS264 - Enter a valuation or include additional data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Enter a valuation or include additional data

What causes this issue?

You can set this indicator only when fields that can be changed during
results confirmation are maintained.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS264 - Enter a valuation or include additional data ?

  The SAP error message QS264 ("Enter a valuation or include additional data") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality notification or inspection lot, and the system requires additional information that has not been provided.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Valuation Data: The system expects a valuation type or valuation data to be entered, which is not provided.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not have the necessary data configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management module, such as missing settings for valuation types or inspection characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS264 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Data:
  
  Ensure that you have entered the required valuation data in the relevant fields. This may include entering a valuation type or other necessary information.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the valuation data is correctly maintained for the material in question. Ensure that the relevant views (like Accounting, Costing, etc.) are properly filled out.
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are working with an inspection lot, check the associated inspection plan (transaction code QP01/QP02) to ensure that all necessary characteristics and valuations are defined.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the Quality Management module (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that valuation types and other related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the fields that need to be filled out for the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify the required data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), QP01/QP02 (Create/Change Inspection Plan), and QA01/QA02 (Create/Change Quality Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to Quality Management in SAP to better understand the processes and data requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the QS264 error in SAP.