How To Fix QS731 - No documents are assigned to the inspection method

QS731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 731

• Message text: No documents are assigned to the inspection method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS731 - No documents are assigned to the inspection method ?

  The SAP error message QS731 ("No documents are assigned to the inspection method") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to execute a transaction related to inspection methods, such as creating or processing inspection lots, and the system cannot find any documents (like inspection plans or inspection characteristics) associated with the specified inspection method.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The inspection method you are trying to use is not assigned to any inspection plan or characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection method may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to quality management.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the documents related to the inspection method.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Method Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code QMP1 (Create Inspection Method) or QMP2 (Change Inspection Method) and verify that the inspection method is