How To Fix QA047 - GR cannot be canceled - document qty does not equal inspection lot qty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 047

• Message text: GR cannot be canceled - document qty does not equal inspection lot qty

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to reverse a goods receipt for a document for which
an inspection lot already exists, the quantity of which does not
coincide with the document quantity.
This may be because the document is an additional posting for an
existing batch.

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 desired posting is carried out in the QM system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA047 - GR cannot be canceled - document qty does not equal inspection lot qty ?

  The SAP error message QA047 ("GR cannot be canceled - document qty does not equal inspection lot qty") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when trying to cancel a Goods Receipt (GR) that is associated with an inspection lot. This error indicates that the quantity in the GR document does not match the quantity in the associated inspection lot, which prevents the cancellation process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity of the goods received (as recorded in the GR document) does not match the quantity of the inspection lot. This can happen if:
  
  The GR was posted for a different quantity than what was inspected.
  The inspection lot was created for a different quantity than what was received.
  There were partial inspections or multiple GRs for the same inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Status of Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for the cancellation of the GR.
  
  
  Document Flow Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the document flow, such as if the GR was posted after the inspection lot was created or if there were changes made to the inspection lot after the GR was posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Quantities:
  
  Verify the quantity in the GR document and compare it with the quantity in the inspection lot. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot in the QM module and checking the details.
  
  
  
  Adjust GR or Inspection Lot:
  
  If the GR quantity is incorrect, you may need to reverse the GR and post it again with the correct quantity.
  If the inspection lot quantity is incorrect, you may need to adjust the inspection lot (if permissible) to match the GR quantity.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Status:
  
  Ensure that the inspection lot is in a status that allows for the cancellation of the GR. If the inspection lot is blocked or in a status that prevents changes, you may need to change its status first.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MBST (Cancel Goods Movement) for reversing the GR and QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) to check or modify the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations or customizations that may affect the GR and inspection lot processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MBST: Cancel Goods Movement
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  MIGO: Goods Movement (for various types of goods movements)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the QM module are correctly set up to handle GRs and inspection lots.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.