How To Fix M7864 - No inspection lot exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 864

• Message text: No inspection lot exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7864 - No inspection lot exists ?

  The SAP error message M7864 "No inspection lot exists" typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes when a user attempts to perform an action that requires an inspection lot, but no such lot is available for the specified material or process. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Inspection Lot Created: The most common reason for this error is that an inspection lot has not been created for the material in question. This can happen if the material was not subject to quality inspection or if the inspection process was not triggered.
  
  
  Incorrect Material or Batch: The user may be trying to access an inspection lot for a material or batch that does not have an associated inspection lot.
  
  
  Inspection Type Configuration: The inspection type for the material may not be configured correctly in the material master, leading to the absence of an inspection lot.
  
  
  Quality Management Not Active: Quality management may not be activated for the material or plant, which would prevent the creation of inspection lots.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: If the inspection lot is expected to be created from a specific document type (like a purchase order or production order), issues with that document may prevent the lot from being generated.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create Inspection Lot: If no inspection lot exists, you may need to create one manually. This can be done through the transaction code QA01 (Create Inspection Lot) if the material is subject to inspection.
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master settings for the relevant material. Ensure that the quality management views are properly configured and that the appropriate inspection types are assigned.
  
  
  Review Batch Management: If you are working with batches, ensure that the batch is correctly set up and that it is linked to the inspection process.
  
  
  Inspect Configuration: Check the configuration of the inspection types in the system (transaction code OQ01 for inspection types). Ensure that the inspection type is active and correctly set up for the material.
  
  
  Quality Management Activation: Ensure that quality management is activated for the relevant plant and material. This can be checked in the material master under the quality management view.
  
  
  Check Document Flow: If the inspection lot is expected to be created from a document (like a purchase order), check the document flow to ensure that the document is complete and that it has been processed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  OQ01: Define Inspection Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management processes to understand how inspection lots are created and managed.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or access inspection lots.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the M7864 error in SAP. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.