How To Fix QS708 - No validity period was selected for inspection method & & &

QS708 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 708

• Message text: No validity period was selected for inspection method & & &

What causes this issue?

You want to edit inspection method &v1&, plant &v2&, key date &v3&.

System Response

The system cannot select a validity period for the selection criteria
you entered, since:
The inspection method has not been created <ZH>or</>
You do not have authorization to process the inspection method <ZH>or
</>
The inspection method is/was being used and cannot therefore be
deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS708 - No validity period was selected for inspection method & & & ?

  The SAP error message QS708 ("No validity period was selected for inspection method & & &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process an inspection lot, and the system cannot find a valid inspection method for the specified material and inspection type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Period: The inspection method you are trying to use does not have a defined validity period. This means that the system cannot determine if the inspection method is applicable for the material and the inspection type you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection method may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the material or inspection type.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary quality management views or settings configured.
  Inspection Type: The inspection type you are using may not be linked to the inspection method in