How To Fix QA171 - Inspection plan & was assigned to the inspection lot

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Inspection plan & was assigned to the inspection lot

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA171 - Inspection plan & was assigned to the inspection lot ?

  The SAP error message QA171 indicates that an inspection plan is assigned to an inspection lot, but there may be issues related to the assignment or the inspection lot itself. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Inspection Plan Assignment Issues: The inspection plan may not be correctly assigned to the material or the inspection lot.
  Lot Creation Issues: The inspection lot may have been created without a valid inspection plan.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with the inspection plan assignment.
  Status of Inspection Plan: The inspection plan might be inactive or not released for use.
  Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the inspection plan, and the system might be referencing the wrong one.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan Assignment:
  
  Go to the inspection lot in question and verify that the correct inspection plan is assigned.
  Use transaction code QA03 to display the inspection lot and check the assigned inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up for quality management. Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master.
  Verify that the quality management view is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Inspect the Status of the Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP03 to display the inspection plan and check its status. Ensure that it is active and released.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Conflicts:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the inspection plan, ensure that the correct version is assigned to the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Reassign Inspection Plan:
  
  If necessary, reassign the inspection plan to the inspection lot using transaction code QA02 (Change Inspection Lot) or by creating a new inspection lot with the correct assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand the configuration and processes related to inspection plans and lots.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify inspection plans and lots.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA171 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.