How To Fix QA317 - Inspection lot cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Inspection lot cannot be created

What causes this issue?

It is defined for material &v1& in plant &v2&, that a new inspection
lot should be created if a source inspection is rejected. In the
inspection setup for the material, no inspection type is active for
this goods receipt.

System Response

Inspection lot &v3& was rejected and no new inspection lot can be
created. As a result, the goods receipt for this purchasing document
item is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Delete the material document item if you want to post the other items
for the material document as a goods receipt. You must activate an
inspection type for the goods receipt to post the goods receipt for
this purchasing document item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA317 - Inspection lot cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message QA317, which states "Inspection lot cannot be created," typically occurs during the process of creating an inspection lot in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error can arise due to several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master or the inspection type may not be properly configured. For example, the material might not have a quality inspection type assigned.
  
  
  Quality Management Settings: The quality management settings for the plant or material may not be correctly set up. This includes settings in the Quality Management view of the material master.
  
  
  Inspection Type Configuration: The inspection type may not be active or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch creation or batch status that prevent the inspection lot from being created.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent the creation of inspection lots.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create inspection lots.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master record has the appropriate quality management settings. Ensure that the relevant inspection types are activated.
  
  
  Review Inspection Type Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for inspection types (Transaction code: OQ01) and ensure that the inspection type is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  Inspect Quality Management Settings: Check the quality management settings for the plant (Transaction code: OQ02) to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is involved, check the status of the batch and ensure that it is available for inspection.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create inspection lots. This can be checked with the help of a security administrator.
  
  
  Review Document Types: If applicable, check the document type settings to ensure there are no restrictions preventing the creation of inspection lots.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) for further investigation.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message QA317. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure. This may require technical assistance from an SAP ABAP developer.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help files related to Quality Management for additional insights into inspection lot creation and related configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA317 error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem continues, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.