How To Fix QA249 - You must mark at least one partial lot for the UD selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 249

• Message text: You must mark at least one partial lot for the UD selection

What causes this issue?

You wanted to assign a usage decision, but did not select a partial
lot.

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?

Select at least one partial lot.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA249 - You must mark at least one partial lot for the UD selection ?

  The SAP error message QA249, "You must mark at least one partial lot for the UD selection," typically occurs during the usage decision (UD) process in Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a usage decision on a lot that has partial lots associated with it. This error indicates that you need to select at least one of the partial lots before you can proceed with the usage decision.
  Cause:
  
  Partial Lots Exist: The lot you are trying to make a usage decision on has been split into partial lots, and none of these partial lots have been selected for the decision.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have attempted to make a usage decision on a lot without selecting any of the associated partial lots.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the QM module that are affecting how partial lots are handled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA249 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select Partial Lots:
  
  Go to the usage decision screen where you encountered the error.
  Look for the section that lists the partial lots associated with the main lot.
  Ensure that you select at least one of the partial lots before proceeding with the usage decision.
  
  
  
  Review Lot Status:
  
  Check the status of the partial lots to ensure they are eligible for a usage decision. If a partial lot is in a status that does not allow for a usage decision, you may need to address that first.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP QM configuration team to ensure that the settings related to partial lots and usage decisions are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in the quality management process are trained on how to handle partial lots and usage decisions properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Quality Management to understand the process of handling partial lots and usage decisions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Usage Decision) to navigate the QM module effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA249 error and successfully complete the usage decision process.