How To Fix C0104 - An inspection lot with no. & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 104

• Message text: An inspection lot with no. & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The process message which reports inspection results to QM contains
inspection lot number &V1&. However, an inspection lot with this
number does not exist in the system.
The process message is not transferred to QM.

System Response

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

&ACTIVITY&
RESET N1
Call up the process order specified in the process message and
determine the inspection lot assigned in the order header.
<DS:TRAN.COR3>Display process order</>
If the message has not yet been sent to another destination, correct it
and send it from the message monitor.
Otherwise, manually record the inspection results within QM.
<DS:TRAN.QE01>Record inspection results</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0104 - An inspection lot with no. & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C0104 indicates that the system cannot find an inspection lot with the specified number. This error typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when trying to access or process an inspection lot that has not been created or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Inspection Lot: The inspection lot number you are trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Lot Number: The lot number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Deleted Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the inspection lot.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization if the system is integrated with other systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Inspection Lot Number: Double-check the inspection lot number you are trying to access. Ensure that it is entered correctly.
  Check Inspection Lot Creation: Ensure that the inspection lot has been created in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., QA32 for displaying inspection lots) and searching for the lot.
  Review Deletion/Archiving: If the lot was deleted or archived, check with your system administrator or quality management team to see if it can be restored or if a new lot needs to be created.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the inspection lot. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs or error logs for any additional information that might indicate why the inspection lot cannot be found.
  Recreate Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot does not exist and is needed, you may need to create a new inspection lot.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to inspection lots include:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Module: This error is part of the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, which deals with quality control and inspection processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.