How To Fix QA305 - The 'Active' indicator is canceled for inspection type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 305

• Message text: The 'Active' indicator is canceled for inspection type &

What causes this issue?

The inspection type &v1& is active, although no quality score procedure
has been entered.

System Response

The system cancels the indicator "Active" for inspection type &v1&.

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 QA305 - The 'Active' indicator is canceled for inspection type & ?

  The SAP error message QA305 indicates that the 'Active' indicator for a specific inspection type has been canceled. This typically means that the inspection type you are trying to use is not currently active in the system, which can prevent you from performing quality inspections or related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Inspection Type: The inspection type you are trying to use has been set to inactive in the system configuration.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the quality management configuration may have led to the inspection type being deactivated.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or inspection plan may not be correctly set up to include the desired inspection type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Types.
  Verify if the inspection type in question is active. If it is inactive, you can activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the inspection type is assigned correctly under the Quality Management view.
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Plans:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 to check the inspection plans associated with the material.
  Ensure that the inspection type is included in the inspection plan and is active.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for quality management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check for Recent Changes:
  
  If the issue arose suddenly, check if there were any recent changes made to the configuration or master data that could have affected the inspection type's status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QA01: Create Quality Notification (if needed for further actions)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on inspection types and their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to access and modify quality management settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA305 error and reactivate the necessary inspection type for your quality management processes.