How To Fix QA037 - There is no operation that can be confirmed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 037

• Message text: There is no operation that can be confirmed

What causes this issue?

You want to confirm activities for an inspection lot. However, no
operation could be found for which activities can be confirmed.
This could be for one of the following reasons:
No operations exist for the inspection lot (-> Plan).
The operations for the inspection lot are not relevant for confirmation
(-> operation control key).
The operations are not cost related (-> operation control key is not
relevant for costing).
In the operations, there is no work center available to which a cost
center and active activity types are assigned (-> operation).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in the plan and change them, if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA037 - There is no operation that can be confirmed ?

  The SAP error message QA037, which states "There is no operation that can be confirmed," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when trying to confirm a quality inspection operation. This error indicates that the system cannot find any operation associated with the inspection lot that can be confirmed.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Operations Defined: The inspection lot may not have any operations defined for confirmation. This can happen if the inspection lot was created without any associated production or process orders.
  
  
  Incorrect Inspection Lot Status: The status of the inspection lot may not allow for confirmation. For example, if the lot is already completed or has been canceled, it cannot be confirmed.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the inspection plan or the routing that leads to the inspection lot.
  
  
  Operation Not Assigned: The operation you are trying to confirm may not be assigned to the inspection lot or may not exist in the routing.
  
  
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to confirm the operation.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Verify the details of the inspection lot to ensure that it has operations defined. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot in the system and checking the associated operations.
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan: Ensure that the inspection plan is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary operations for confirmation.
  
  
  Check Lot Status: Confirm that the inspection lot is in a status that allows for confirmation. If the lot is completed or canceled, you may need to create a new inspection lot.
  
  
  Verify Routing: Check the routing associated with the production order to ensure that the operations are correctly defined and linked to the inspection lot.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to confirm the operation has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific configuration and processes related to Quality Management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (for managing inspection lots) or CO02 (for production order confirmation) to navigate and check the relevant details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.