How To Fix QA404 - You are not authorized to complete this lot with open charcs or insp. pts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 404

• Message text: You are not authorized to complete this lot with open charcs or insp. pts

INCLUDE QA400 OBJECT DOKU ID NA

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA404 - You are not authorized to complete this lot with open charcs or insp. pts ?

  The SAP error message QA404, which states "You are not authorized to complete this lot with open charcs or insp. pts," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when a user attempts to complete a lot that has open characteristics or inspection points. This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action due to the presence of incomplete quality inspection data.
  Cause:
  
  Open Characteristics: The lot has characteristics that have not been evaluated or completed. This means that there are still quality checks that need to be performed.
  Open Inspection Points: There are inspection points associated with the lot that have not been processed or completed.
  User Authorization: The user attempting to complete the lot does not have the required authorization to complete the inspection lot with open characteristics or inspection points.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Complete Open Characteristics:
  
  Navigate to the inspection lot in question and check for any open characteristics.
  Complete the necessary evaluations for these characteristics. This may involve entering results or marking them as not applicable.
  
  
  
  Process Open Inspection Points:
  
  Review the inspection points associated with the lot.
  Ensure that all inspection points have been processed. This may involve recording results or confirming that the inspection points are complete.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  If you are unable to complete the lot due to authorization issues, contact your SAP security administrator or the person responsible for user roles and authorizations.
  Ensure that your user role includes the necessary permissions to complete inspection lots, especially those with open characteristics or inspection points.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Quality Management and inspection lot processing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to check the system configuration settings related to quality management and inspection lot processing. This may require the involvement of a technical consultant or SAP support.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results) to manage inspection lots and characteristics.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as understanding its processes and functionalities can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into handling it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA404 error and successfully complete the inspection lot.