How To Fix QA208 - Goods receipt for material &1 and supplier &2 is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Goods receipt for material &1 and supplier &2 is blocked

What causes this issue?

A block is defined in the quality info record.

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?

Choose one of the following options:
Post the material to blocked stock.
Release the block.
You can determine the quality info record concerned using the purchase
order by means of the entries for material, supplier, plant and revision
level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA208 - Goods receipt for material &1 and supplier &2 is blocked ?

  The SAP error message QA208 indicates that a goods receipt for a specific material and supplier is blocked. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, where goods receipts may be subject to quality inspection before they can be accepted into inventory.
  Causes of Error QA208
  
  
  Quality Inspection Required: The material may be subject to a quality inspection process, and the goods receipt is blocked until the inspection is completed and the results are recorded.
  
  
  Blocked Stock: The stock may be blocked due to previous quality issues or because it has been flagged for inspection.
  
  
  Inspection Lot Not Created: If the inspection lot for the goods receipt has not been created or is not in the correct status, the goods receipt may be blocked.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that require quality inspection upon receipt, which can lead to blocking the goods receipt.
  
  
  Supplier Quality Issues: If there are known quality issues with the supplier, the system may automatically block goods receipts from that supplier.
  
  
  Solutions to Error QA208
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status: Go to the quality management module and check the status of the inspection lot associated with the goods receipt. Ensure that it is created and in a status that allows for the goods receipt to be processed.
  
  
  Complete Quality Inspection: If the goods receipt is blocked due to a pending quality inspection, complete the inspection process. Record the results and release the stock if it meets quality standards.
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings: Check the material master settings to see if the quality inspection is mandatory. If it is not required, you may need to adjust the settings.
  
  
  Unblock Stock: If the stock is blocked due to previous issues, you may need to unblock it manually after ensuring that the quality concerns have been addressed.
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management Team: If you are unsure about the quality status or the reason for the block, consult with your quality management team for further insights and actions.
  
  
  Review Supplier Quality Records: If the supplier has a history of quality issues, consider reviewing their quality records and possibly discussing the situation with them.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (for managing inspection lots) or MB1A (for goods movements) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the quality management module can help in preventing similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on handling quality inspections and goods receipts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.