How To Fix QS373 - Inspection method table is empty (error during ALE transfer)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Inspection method table is empty (error during ALE transfer)

What causes this issue?

The system has determined that there are no entries in the inspection
method table. This condition is not supported.
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This error could, for example, have occured during ALE distributions.

System Response

The system cannot post the IDocs.

How to fix this error?

Check the inspection method table in your source system and if
necessary, correct your data. Then, distribute the data again with ALE.
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If you have correctly maintained the data in the source system and this
message appears, the error could have occured while the data was
transported. In this case, inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS373 - Inspection method table is empty (error during ALE transfer) ?

  The SAP error message QS373, which states "Inspection method table is empty (error during ALE transfer)," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with the transfer of inspection methods between systems using Application Link Enabling (ALE). This error indicates that the system is trying to access inspection methods that are not available in the specified table.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inspection Methods: The inspection method table (usually QMAT or QMSM) may not have any entries, which means there are no inspection methods defined in the system.
  ALE Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ALE settings, leading to the failure in transferring data between systems.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the data transfer process is interrupted or fails, it may result in an empty inspection method table.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the inspection methods or the relevant tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Methods:
  
  Go to the transaction code QMAT or QMSM to verify if there are any inspection methods defined.
  If the table is indeed empty, you will need to create the necessary inspection methods.
  
  
  
  Review ALE Configuration:
  
  Check the ALE configuration settings in transaction WE20 (Partner Profiles) and WE21 (Port Definition) to ensure that the settings for the relevant message types are correct.
  Ensure that the distribution model is correctly set up in transaction BD64.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDocs:
  
  If the error occurred during an IDoc transfer, you can check the status of the IDocs in transaction WE02 or WE05.
  If there are any failed IDocs, you can reprocess them to see if the issue resolves.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the inspection methods and perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QMAT: Inspection Method Master Data
  QMSM: Inspection Method
  WE20: Partner Profiles
  WE21: Port Definition
  BD64: Distribution Model
  WE02/WE05: IDoc Monitoring
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management and ALE for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QS373 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.