How To Fix QA186 - No inspection lot could be created for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 186

• Message text: No inspection lot could be created for item &

What causes this issue?

The inspection lot processing data is inconsistent. An inspection lot
can therefore not be created.

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?

To find the inconsistency, call up the function for creating an
inspection lot and proceed from screen to screen.
The error messages displayed there will provide additional information
why an inspection lot cannot automatically be created.
Note
You do <ZH>not</> need to save the manually created lot.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA186 - No inspection lot could be created for item & ?

  The SAP error message QA186 ("No inspection lot could be created for item &") typically occurs when the system is unable to create an inspection lot for a specific item during the quality inspection process. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Quality Inspection Setup: The material may not be set up for quality inspection in the material master. The quality management view must be properly configured.
  
  
  No Inspection Type Defined: The inspection type for the material may not be defined in the quality management settings. Each material needs to have an inspection type assigned for inspection lots to be created.
  
  
  Material Status: The material might have a status that prevents inspection lot creation, such as being blocked or inactive.
  
  
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, there may be issues with batch determination or the batch may not be suitable for inspection.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the procurement or production process may not allow for inspection lot creation.
  
  
  Quantity Issues: The quantity of the item may be zero or not sufficient to create an inspection lot.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the quality management module that prevent the creation of inspection lots.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master record has the quality management view activated and that the relevant inspection type is defined.
  
  
  Define Inspection Types: Ensure that the necessary inspection types are defined in the system for the material. You can do this in the configuration settings under Quality Management.
  
  
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and not blocked for inspection.
  
  
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch management settings and ensure that the batch is suitable for inspection.
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: Review the document type settings to ensure they allow for inspection lot creation.
  
  
  Check Quantity: Ensure that there is a sufficient quantity of the item available for inspection.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the quality management settings and ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), and QA02 (Change Inspection Lot) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand the configuration and processes involved in inspection lot creation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.