How To Fix QA321 - Number of containers in inspection lot must not be larger than 999,999

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Number of containers in inspection lot must not be larger than 999,999

What causes this issue?

A value &v1& was transferred to inspection lot creation for the field
QALS-ANZGEB (number of containers). This value is too large. The
maximum allowed value is 999,999.

System Response

Inspection lot creation is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

A value that is too large for the field QALS-ANZGEB (number of
containers) cannot be entered manually. Therefore, a value that is too
large must be due to automatic populatation of the field. The field is
automatically populated, for example, during inspection lot creation
for the handling units. When the inbound delivery is packaged, the
number of containers in the inspection lot is determined in the program
on the basis of the number of handling units that are part of the
delivery item.
To avoid this error, you can do the following:
You can split up the inbound delivery, so that there are not more than
999 handling units in one item.
You can use the consulting note 522292 to correct the automatically
determined value and make it an allowed value. This is done in the
framework of automatic lot creation using a customer enhancement. This
prevents the error message QA 321.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA321 - Number of containers in inspection lot must not be larger than 999,999 ?

  The SAP error message QA321 indicates that the number of containers in an inspection lot exceeds the maximum limit of 999,999. This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of inspection lots in the Quality Management (QM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the number of containers specified for an inspection lot exceeds the allowed limit of 999,999. This limit is set in the system to prevent performance issues and data integrity problems.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Number of Containers: Review the number of containers you are trying to enter for the inspection lot. Ensure that it does not exceed 999,999.
  
  
  Adjust the Quantity: If the number of containers is indeed greater than 999,999, consider breaking down the inspection lot into smaller lots. This can be done by creating multiple inspection lots for the same material or batch.
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings: If you are using batch management, check the settings to ensure that the batch sizes and container counts are configured correctly.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you believe that your business process requires handling more than 999,999 containers, you may need to consult with SAP support or your SAP Basis team to discuss potential system configuration changes or enhancements.
  
  
  Custom Development: In some cases, if the business requirement justifies it, you might consider custom development to handle larger quantities, but this should be approached with caution and thorough testing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the Quality Management module to understand the limitations and best practices for managing inspection lots.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA321 error and continue with your quality inspection processes in SAP.