How To Fix QA256 - No material was processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 256

• Message text: No material was processed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA256 - No material was processed ?

  The SAP error message QA256 ("No material was processed") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to process a quality inspection lot, but the system cannot find any materials associated with the lot. This can happen for several reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Inspection Lot Not Created: The inspection lot may not have been created for the material you are trying to process.
  Material Not Assigned: The material may not be assigned to the inspection lot, or the lot may not be relevant for the material.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the inspection lot may not match any existing lots.
  Status of Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow processing (e.g., it may be closed or canceled).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the material or