How To Fix QA172 - GR processing time (& days) is shorter than the insp. duration (& days)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 172

• Message text: GR processing time (& days) is shorter than the insp. duration (& days)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA172 - GR processing time (& days) is shorter than the insp. duration (& days) ?

  The SAP error message QA172 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the goods receipt (GR) processing time and the inspection duration defined for a quality inspection lot. Specifically, it means that the time allocated for processing the goods receipt is shorter than the time required for the inspection process.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The inspection duration defined in the quality management settings is longer than the GR processing time set in the material master or inspection plan.
  Material Master Data: The GR processing time may be incorrectly set in the material master data.
  Inspection Plan: The inspection plan may have an unrealistic duration for the inspection process.
  Quality Management Settings: The settings in the quality management module may not align with the actual processing times required for inspections.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Inspection Duration:
  
  Check the inspection duration defined in the inspection plan. Ensure that it accurately reflects the time needed for the inspection process.
  
  
  
  Adjust GR Processing Time:
  
  Review the GR processing time in the material master. If necessary, increase the GR processing time to be equal to or greater than the inspection duration.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02) and check the relevant views (e.g., Purchasing, Quality Management) to ensure that the GR processing time is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Modify Inspection Plan:
  
  If the inspection duration is too long, consider modifying the inspection plan to reduce the duration to a more realistic timeframe.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the appropriate times, consult with your quality management team or relevant stakeholders to determine the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test goods receipt to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure they align with your business processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring inspection plans and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA172 error and ensure that your goods receipt processing aligns with the inspection requirements.