How To Fix QA166 - No additional quality inspection possible - Insp.lot already closed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No additional quality inspection possible - Insp.lot already closed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA166 - No additional quality inspection possible - Insp.lot already closed ?

  The SAP error message QA166 ("No additional quality inspection possible - Inspection lot already closed") typically occurs when you attempt to perform a quality inspection on an inspection lot that has already been closed. This means that the inspection lot is no longer available for any further quality checks or modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot has been closed, which means that all quality inspections and evaluations have been completed, and the lot is no longer open for additional inspections.
  Process Completion: The inspection lot may have been processed through the quality management workflow, and the final results have been recorded, leading to its closure.
  User Action: A user may have inadvertently tried to perform an action (like recording results or creating a new inspection) on a lot that is already finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status: Verify the status of the inspection lot in the system. You can do this by navigating to