How To Fix QV073 - Inspection type is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Inspection type is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV073 - Inspection type is not specified ?

  The SAP error message QV073, which states "Inspection type is not specified," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a quality inspection or related activity, but the system cannot find a specified inspection type for the material or process in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Type: The most common cause is that the inspection type has not been defined for the material in the material master record or for the specific process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the inspection types in the Quality Management module may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have been properly maintained, particularly in the Quality Management views.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not be linked to an inspection type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the Quality Management view to ensure that the appropriate inspection type is assigned to the material.
  If not, you can add or modify the inspection type as needed.
  
  
  
  Inspect Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the Quality Management section and verify that the inspection types are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the inspection types are assigned to the relevant material types and processes.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are using an inspection plan, ensure that the inspection type is specified in the plan.
  You can check this using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (like a goods receipt), check if the document type is linked to an inspection type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the inspection types and related settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand how inspection types are used and configured.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QV073 and ensure that the inspection types are properly specified for your materials and processes.