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 inspection lot.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Creation: Verify that the inspection lot has been created for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., QA32) and checking for the existence of the lot.
  Review Material Assignment: Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the inspection lot. You can check the details of the inspection lot to confirm this.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are using a report or transaction to process the lot, ensure that the selection criteria are set correctly to include the relevant inspection lots.
  Check Lot Status: Review the status of the inspection lot. If it is closed or canceled, you may need to create a new inspection lot or reopen the existing one if applicable.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to process the inspection lot. You may need to contact your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Display Inspection Lot), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), and QA02 (Change Inspection Lot).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address specific issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management processes to understand how inspection lots are created and processed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.