How To Fix QA164 - No inspection lot could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No inspection lot could be selected

What causes this issue?

No inspection lots meeting the given criteria could be found.

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?

Change the selection criteria.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA164 - No inspection lot could be selected ?

  The SAP error message QA164 ("No inspection lot could be selected") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when a user attempts to create or process an inspection lot, but the system cannot find any inspection lots that meet the selection criteria specified in the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  No Inspection Lots Created: There may be no inspection lots created for the material or batch you are trying to inspect.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no lots being found.
  Status of Inspection Lots: The inspection lots may be in a status that does not allow them to be selected (e.g., they are already completed or canceled).
  Material Master Settings: The material master may not be set up correctly for quality inspection, or the inspection type may not be active.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have an inspection lot created.
  Plant/Storage Location: The plant or storage location specified may not have any inspection lots available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Creation: Verify if inspection lots have been created for the relevant materials. You can do this by using transaction code QA03 (Display Inspection Lot).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in the transaction are appropriate and not overly restrictive. Adjust the criteria if necessary.
  Inspect Lot Status: Check the status of the inspection lots to ensure they are open and available for processing. You can use transaction QA03 to view the status.
  Material Master Configuration: Review the material master settings to ensure that the quality inspection settings are correctly configured. Check the inspection type and ensure it is active.
  Batch Information: If you are using batch management, ensure that the batch you are trying to inspect has an associated inspection lot.
  Plant/Storage Location Verification: Confirm that you are working within the correct plant and storage location where the inspection lots are expected to be found.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for inspection lot creation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.