How To Fix QA181 - Access to inspection lot & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Access to inspection lot & is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA181 - Access to inspection lot & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message QA181, which states "Access to inspection lot & is not allowed," typically occurs when a user attempts to access an inspection lot for which they do not have the necessary authorizations or when the inspection lot is in a status that restricts access.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the required authorizations to access the inspection lot. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow access, such as "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Blocked."
  Data Locking: The inspection lot might be locked by another user or process, preventing access.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the Quality Management module that restrict access to certain inspection lots based on criteria like user roles or lot status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access inspection lots.
  Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Status:
  
  Check the status of the inspection lot in question using transaction code QA03 (Display Inspection Lot). Ensure that the lot is not in a status that restricts access.
  If the lot is completed or cancelled, you may need to consult with a supervisor or quality manager for further actions.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Lot:
  
  If the inspection lot is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it. You may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or Quality Management team to review the configuration settings related to inspection lot access. They may need to adjust settings or roles to allow access.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If none of the above solutions resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has roles related to Quality Management (QM) and inspection lot processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on authorization objects related to Quality Management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.