How To Fix QA481 - Inspection type &1 is not relevant and is not taken into account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Inspection type &1 is not relevant and is not taken into account

What causes this issue?

You want to access inspection lots of inspection type &v1&. The
inspection type is assigned to the inspection lot origin &v2& in
Customizing. Inspection lots of this inspection lot origin are not
supported for processing by this program.

System Response

Inspection lots of inspection type &v1& are not included when the
program is executed. Inspection lots for inspection types with valid
inspection lot origins are processed, however.

How to fix this error?

For information about how to display the valid inspection lot origins,
see the documentation for the program.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA481 - Inspection type &1 is not relevant and is not taken into account ?

  The SAP error message QA481 indicates that the specified inspection type is not relevant for the current context and therefore is not being considered in the quality management process. This error typically arises in the context of quality inspections, where certain inspection types may not be applicable based on the configuration or the specific material or process being used.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The inspection type may not be configured correctly in the system for the material or process in question.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the relevant inspection type assigned or may not be set up to allow for that inspection type.
  Quality Management Settings: The quality management settings in the system may not include the inspection type for the specific scenario you are trying to execute.
  Usage Decision: The inspection type may not be relevant for the current usage decision or inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Quality Management (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining inspection types and ensure that the inspection type in question is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the Quality Management view to ensure that the relevant inspection type is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Inspect Quality Management Settings:
  
  Verify the settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the inspection type is included in the relevant processes.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot:
  
  If you are working with an inspection lot, ensure that the lot is created correctly and that the inspection type is applicable to that lot.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the inspection type and its relevance to your processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  QA32 (Display Inspection Lots)
  QA01 (Create Inspection Lot)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the inspection type or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  Quality Management Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Quality Management processes and configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA481 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.