How To Fix QA115 - The start date of the inspection is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 115

• Message text: The start date of the inspection is in the past

What causes this issue?

The starting date of an inspection cannot be in the past.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA115 - The start date of the inspection is in the past ?

  The SAP error message QA115, which states "The start date of the inspection is in the past," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to create or process an inspection lot with a start date that is earlier than the current date. This can happen during various processes, such as creating inspection lots, recording results, or performing other quality-related activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date for the inspection lot was manually entered incorrectly, leading to a date that is in the past.
  System Date Issues: The system date on the server or user’s machine may be set incorrectly, causing the inspection start date to appear as past.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the QM module may enforce rules that prevent the creation of inspection lots with past dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check and Correct the Date:
  
  Review the date entered for the inspection lot. Ensure that the start date is set to