How To Fix QA028 - Inspection lot & is being processed by another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Inspection lot & is being processed by another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA028 - Inspection lot & is being processed by another user ?

  The SAP error message QA028 indicates that an inspection lot is currently being processed by another user. This typically occurs when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same inspection lot simultaneously, which can lead to data integrity issues.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently working on the inspection lot, which locks the lot for editing.
  Session Timeout: A previous session may not have been properly closed, leaving the inspection lot in a locked state.
  Background Jobs: A background job may be processing the inspection lot, preventing other users from accessing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is processing the lot, wait for them to complete their task and then try again.
  Check User Sessions: Use transaction code SM04 to check active user sessions. If you find a session that is no longer active, you may need to contact your SAP administrator to terminate that session.
  Lock Entry Check: Use transaction code SM12 to check for lock entries related to the inspection lot. If you find a lock that should not be there, you can delete it (if you have the necessary permissions).
  Background Job Monitoring: Check if there are any background jobs running that might be processing the inspection lot using transaction code SM37. If a job is running, you may need to wait for it to complete.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, contact your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  SM04: User Overview
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SM37: Job Monitoring
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to access and modify inspection lots.
  System Configuration: Check if there are any specific configurations or customizations in your SAP system that might affect how inspection lots are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA028 error and continue working with the inspection lot.