How To Fix QA228 - No inspection lot can be opened for this material and supplier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 228

• Message text: No inspection lot can be opened for this material and supplier

What causes this issue?

The material and supplier are to be released in stages. However, an open
inspection lot still exists for which no usage decision has been made
yet.

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 post the goods movement for the material, you must first make a usage
decision for the open inspection lot. You can find the number of the
open inspection lot in the <DS:TRAN.QI03>quality information record</>
under <LS>Status management</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA228 - No inspection lot can be opened for this material and supplier ?

  The SAP error message QA228 ("No inspection lot can be opened for this material and supplier") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when trying to create or process an inspection lot for a material and supplier combination that does not meet the necessary criteria. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Quality Inspection Setup: The material may not be set up for quality inspection in the material master record. This can happen if the quality management view is not maintained.
  
  
  Supplier Quality Management: The supplier may not be set up correctly for quality inspections. This includes missing or incorrect data in the vendor master record.
  
  
  Inspection Type Configuration: The inspection type associated with the material may not be configured correctly in the quality management settings.
  
  
  No Open Purchase Order: There may not be any open purchase orders for the material and supplier combination, which is necessary to trigger the creation of an inspection lot.
  
  
  Inspection Lot Creation Criteria: The criteria for creating inspection lots (like the lot size, inspection type, etc.) may not be met.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the batch may not be set up correctly or may not exist for the material.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and ensure that the Quality Management view is maintained and that the inspection type is set up correctly.
  
  
  Review Vendor Master: Check the vendor master record (transaction code XK03) to ensure that the supplier is set up for quality inspections.
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Type Configuration: Verify the configuration of the inspection type in the Quality Management settings (transaction code OQ01) to ensure it is correctly defined for the material.
  
  
  Open Purchase Orders: Ensure that there are open purchase orders for the material and supplier combination. You can check this using transaction code ME23N.
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Creation Criteria: Ensure that the criteria for creating inspection lots are met. This may involve checking the lot size, inspection type, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch management settings and ensure that the relevant batch exists for the material.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  OQ01: Define Inspection Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management and inspection lot creation for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.