How To Fix 5Q403 - Status "Replied with 'Child Unknown'" cannot be changed

5Q403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Status "Replied with 'Child Unknown'" cannot be changed

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5Q403 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Q403 with the status "Replied with 'Child Unknown'" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) module, particularly when dealing with notifications or issues related to quality notifications or inspection lots. This error indicates that the system is unable to change the status of a notification or an object because it is linked to a child object that is not recognized or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Child Object: The child object (such as a related notification, inspection lot, or task) that the system is trying to reference is either deleted, not created, or not properly linked.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the parent-child relationship is not correctly established.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the child object.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the QM module that prevent the proper