How To Fix QY208 - Enter a valid inspection severity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QY - QM: Sample management

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Enter a valid inspection severity

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a valid <DS:GLOS.inspection_severity>inspection
severity</> for the sampling scheme.

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?

Enter an inspection severity that is contained in the
<DS:GLOS.sampling_scheme>sampling scheme</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QY208 - Enter a valid inspection severity ?

  The SAP error message QY208, which states "Enter a valid inspection severity," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a valid entry for the inspection severity field, which is used to classify the severity of defects found during inspections.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have entered an inspection severity that does not exist in the system or is not defined in the configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The inspection severity may not be set up in the system, meaning that the necessary values have not been defined in the relevant customizing settings.
  Field Requirement: The inspection severity field may be mandatory in the context of the transaction being executed, and if it is left blank or filled with an invalid value, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value entered for inspection severity is valid. You can check the allowed values in the system by navigating to the relevant configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP QM administrator.
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Inspection Characteristics -> Define Inspection Severity
  
  Here, you can review the defined inspection severities and add any missing values if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct values to enter for inspection severity to avoid future errors.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on how to properly configure and use inspection severities.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to see if there are any additional underlying issues or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Inspection Severity: This is a classification that helps in determining the impact of defects found during inspections. It can be used to prioritize actions based on the severity of the issues identified.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the broader context of the QM module in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to inspections and quality control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to inspection severity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QY208 error and ensure that valid inspection severity values are used in your quality management processes.