How To Fix QA304 - No data is available, since 'Insp. lot w/o task list and chars' was set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 304

• Message text: No data is available, since 'Insp. lot w/o task list and chars' was set

What causes this issue?

In the inspection setup for the material in the quality management view
of the material master, it is defined that no specifications are
assigned for this inspection type.

System Response

That is why no data is displayed on this screen.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA304 - No data is available, since 'Insp. lot w/o task list and chars' was set ?

  The SAP error message QA304 indicates that there is no data available for the inspection lot because it has been set up without a task list and characteristics. This typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to access or process an inspection lot that does not have the necessary configuration for quality inspection.
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Lot Configuration: The inspection lot was created without a reference to a task list or without any characteristics defined. This means that there are no inspection parameters or specifications to evaluate.
  Task List Not Assigned: The inspection lot may not have an associated task list that defines the inspection characteristics and procedures.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the material master or the quality management configuration may not be set up correctly to allow for inspections.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Creation: Review how the inspection lot was created. Ensure that it is linked to a task list that defines the necessary inspection characteristics.
  Assign Task List: If the inspection lot is missing a task list, you may need to create or assign a task list that includes the relevant inspection characteristics.
  Define Characteristics: If the task list is present but lacks characteristics, you will need to define the necessary characteristics in the task list.
  Review Material Master Settings: Check the material master settings to ensure that the quality management views are properly configured. Make sure that the relevant inspection types are activated.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot) or QA02 (Change Inspection Lot) to review and modify the inspection lot settings as needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Inspection Types: Familiarize yourself with the different inspection types in SAP QM and how they relate to task lists and characteristics.
  Task List Management: Understand how to create and manage task lists in SAP QM, including how to define inspection characteristics.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on Quality Management processes and error handling.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you are customizing the inspection process, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the creation of inspection lots.
  
  By addressing the configuration issues related to the inspection lot, you should be able to resolve the QA304 error and ensure that the necessary data is available for quality inspection.