How To Fix QA194 - In the production order the quantity to be produced is 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 194

• Message text: In the production order the quantity to be produced is 0

What causes this issue?

The quantity to be produced is 0. In order to process the inspection
lot any further, the quantity to be produced cannot be zero.

System Response

The system stops all further processing of the inspection lot.

How to fix this error?

Enter a quantity in the production order that is greater than zero, or
select a different production order.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA194 - In the production order the quantity to be produced is 0 ?

  The SAP error message QA194 indicates that the production order you are trying to process has a quantity to be produced that is set to zero. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Order Creation: The production order may have been created with a quantity of zero due to user error or incorrect data entry.
  Material Availability: The system may have determined that there is insufficient material available to produce the required quantity, leading to a zero production quantity.
  Routing Issues: If the routing for the production order is not correctly defined or if there are issues with the work centers, it may affect the production quantity.
  Status of the Order: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for production (e.g., "TECO" - technically completed).
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled and there are no available batches, the system may set the production quantity to zero.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Production Order Details: Review the production order to ensure that the quantity is set correctly. You can do this by navigating to the production order in the SAP system and checking the order details.
  Adjust Quantity: If the quantity is indeed set to zero, you can adjust it to the desired amount, provided that the order is in a status that allows for changes.
  Material Availability Check: Ensure that all required materials are available in the necessary quantities. You can use transaction codes like MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check material availability.
  Review Routing and Work Centers: Verify that the routing is correctly defined and that the work centers are available and properly configured.
  Change Order Status: If the order is in a status that prevents production, you may need to change the status to allow for production activities.
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch management settings and ensure that there are available batches for the materials involved in the production order.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order), and CO03 (Display Production Order) to manage production orders effectively.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production order management and error handling.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify production orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA194 error and implement the appropriate solution to resolve it.