How To Fix QA209 - Goods receipt for supplier & is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Goods receipt for supplier & is blocked

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Release the supplier block or post the material to blocked stock.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA209 - Goods receipt for supplier & is blocked ?

  The SAP error message QA209 indicates that a goods receipt for a supplier is blocked, typically due to quality inspection issues. This message is part of the quality management (QM) module in SAP and is often encountered during the goods receipt process when the system detects that the received materials need to undergo quality inspection before they can be accepted into inventory.
  Causes of Error QA209
  
  Quality Inspection Required: The material is subject to quality inspection, and the inspection lot has not been cleared.
  Blocked Stock: The goods receipt is being blocked because the material is in blocked stock due to quality issues.
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot created for the goods receipt may be in a status that prevents the goods from being accepted.
  Quality Management Settings: The material master or purchasing info record may have settings that enforce quality checks upon receipt.
  Incomplete Inspection Results: The inspection results may not have been recorded or may indicate that the material does not meet quality standards.
  
  Solutions to Error QA209
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Go to the inspection lot created for the goods receipt (transaction code QA32 or QA03) and check its status. If the inspection lot is still open, you may need to record the inspection results.
  
  
  Record Inspection Results: If the inspection has been completed, ensure that the results are recorded in the system. If the results are satisfactory, you can post the results to clear the block.
  
  
  Release Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot is blocked, you may need to release it (transaction code QA11) if the material meets quality standards.
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings: Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the quality inspection settings are appropriate for the material.
  
  
  Consult Quality Management Team: If you are unsure about the quality status or how to proceed, consult with your quality management team for guidance on how to handle the blocked goods receipt.
  
  
  Adjust Stock Type: If necessary, you may need to adjust the stock type from blocked to unrestricted after ensuring that the quality checks are satisfactory.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results for Inspection Lot
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they align with your organization's quality control processes.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling quality inspections and goods receipts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA209 error and proceed with the goods receipt process.