How To Fix EG166 - Internal lots are not admissible; enter an official sample lot

EG166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Internal lots are not admissible; enter an official sample lot

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG166 - Internal lots are not admissible; enter an official sample lot ?

  The SAP error message EG166 ("Internal lots are not admissible; enter an official sample lot") typically occurs in the context of quality management and inspection lot processing. This error indicates that the system is expecting an official sample lot for quality inspection, but an internal lot has been provided instead. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Lot Type Mismatch: The system is configured to require official sample lots for certain quality inspection processes, but an internal lot (which is not recognized as an official sample) has been entered.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the quality management module may be configured to restrict the use of internal lots for specific inspection types or processes.
  Process Flow: The process being executed may inherently require an official sample lot due to regulatory or compliance requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use an Official Sample Lot: Instead of using an internal lot, create or select an official sample