How To Fix QA240 - The inspection instruction is printed when you leave the transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 240

• Message text: The inspection instruction is printed when you leave the transaction

What causes this issue?

The inspection instruction will be printed only after you exit the
transaction with 'Back,' 'Exit' or 'Post.'
The inspection instruction will NOT be printed if you exit the
transaction with the OK code 'N.'

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA240 - The inspection instruction is printed when you leave the transaction ?

  The SAP error message QA240 indicates that the inspection instruction is printed when you leave the transaction. This message typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and their associated instructions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message QA240 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to automatically print inspection instructions when certain conditions are met, such as when an inspection lot is created or modified.
  
  
  User Settings: Individual user settings or defaults may be set to trigger printing upon exiting the transaction.
  
  
  Transaction Flow: The specific transaction you are using may have a built-in behavior that causes the inspection instruction to print when you leave the transaction.
  
  
  System Bugs or Issues: Occasionally, there may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that lead to unexpected behavior, including printing errors.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA240 error message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the