How To Fix QA051 - Deletion periods for lots must be longer than the other periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Deletion periods for lots must be longer than the other periods

What causes this issue?

Inspection lots must have the longest retention periods.

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?

Adapt the retention periods.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA051 - Deletion periods for lots must be longer than the other periods ?

  The SAP error message QA051, which states "Deletion periods for lots must be longer than the other periods," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with lot management and deletion periods for inspection lots.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the deletion period set for inspection lots is shorter than the other relevant periods defined in the system. In SAP QM, there are various periods that govern how long data is retained, including:
  
  Retention Period for Inspection Lots: The time frame during which inspection lots must be retained.
  Deletion Period for Inspection Lots: The time frame after which inspection lots can be deleted.
  
  The system requires that the deletion period for lots must be longer than the retention period to ensure that lots are not deleted before they are no longer needed for quality checks or audits.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to adjust the deletion period for inspection lots in the