How To Fix QA046 - You cannot cancel GR, since inspection lot is already partly posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You cannot cancel GR, since inspection lot is already partly posted

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to reverse a goods receipt although quantity postings
have already been made from the inspection lot. This means that stock
for the goods receipt has already been transferred and, for this reason,
a cancelation of the document is no longer possible.

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?

Ensure that the postings in QM (within the usage decision transactions)
are carried out.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA046 - You cannot cancel GR, since inspection lot is already partly posted ?

  The SAP error message QA046 indicates that you cannot cancel a Goods Receipt (GR) because the associated inspection lot has already been partially posted. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes where goods received are subject to inspection before they can be fully accepted into inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Partial Posting of Inspection Lot: The inspection lot linked to the goods receipt has had some results recorded or has been partially processed. This means that some inspection results have been entered, and the system does not allow the cancellation of the GR until all inspection activities are completed or the lot is fully processed.
  Quality Inspection Process: The quality inspection process may have been initiated, and certain results or decisions have been made regarding the inspection lot, which prevents the cancellation of the GR.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Complete the Inspection Lot:
  
  Navigate to the inspection lot in