How To Fix CO549 - Material &1: Inspection lot &2 automatically created when saving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Material &1: Inspection lot &2 automatically created when saving

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO549 - Material &1: Inspection lot &2 automatically created when saving ?

  The SAP error message CO549 indicates that an inspection lot has been automatically created for a material during the saving process of a production order or related transaction. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) within SAP, where inspection lots are generated based on certain criteria defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message CO549 is usually triggered by the following reasons:
  
  
  Quality Management Settings: The material in question is configured to require inspection lots upon production or goods movement. This is often defined in the material master data under the Quality Management view.
  
  
  Automatic Lot Creation: The system is set up to automatically create inspection lots based on specific events, such as goods receipt, production order completion, or other quality-related transactions.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration in the quality management settings, such as the inspection type or the assignment of the inspection plan.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO549 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the Quality Management view.
  Ensure that the inspection type is correctly set up for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Verify that there is a valid inspection plan assigned to the material. You can check this using transaction code QP01 or QP02.
  Ensure that the inspection characteristics and methods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the settings for automatic lot creation and ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check Production Order Settings:
  
  If the error occurs during the saving of a production order, check the order settings to ensure that the quality inspection is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on the specific inspection types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Create a new production order or perform the action that triggered the error to confirm resolution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  QP01/QP02 (Create/Change Inspection Plan)
  CO01 (Create Production Order)
  CO02 (Change Production Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CO549 error message.
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as it plays a crucial role in managing inspection lots and quality processes.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management for further assistance.