How To Fix QA500 - The indicator 'Post to inspection stock' is not set for inspection type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 500

• Message text: The indicator 'Post to inspection stock' is not set for inspection type &

What causes this issue?

If you cannot activate the inspection setup because of existing
inspection stock, you can use this inspection type to create
stock-relevant inspection lots. This then distributes the inspection
stock between the inspection lots. The indicator "Post to inspection
stock" is not set as a default value for the inspection type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose an inspection type for which the indicator "Post to inspection
stock" is set as a default value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA500 - The indicator 'Post to inspection stock' is not set for inspection type & ?

  The SAP error message QA500 indicates that the indicator "Post to inspection stock" is not set for the specified inspection type in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a quality inspection, but the system is not configured to allow the posting of inspection results to inspection stock for that particular inspection type.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the inspection type you are using does not have the "Post to inspection stock" indicator activated in the configuration settings. This can happen if:
  
  The inspection type is not set up correctly in the system.
  The configuration for the inspection type has not been completed or has been modified incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and update the configuration for the inspection type in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Quality Management -> Quality Inspection -> Inspection Types.
  
  
  
  Select the Inspection Type:
  
  Find the inspection type that is causing the error. You can do this by selecting the appropriate node and looking for the specific inspection type number.
  
  
  
  Check the Settings:
  
  Open the details for the inspection type and look for the "Post to inspection stock" indicator.
  Ensure that this indicator is checked (enabled). If it is not checked, enable it.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that was generating the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Inspection Types: In SAP QM, inspection types define how quality inspections are carried out for different processes (e.g., goods receipt, in-process inspection, final inspection).
  Inspection Stock: This is a special stock type in SAP that is used to hold materials that are under quality inspection. It allows for the segregation of materials that have not yet been approved for use.
  Quality Management Configuration: Proper configuration of the QM module is crucial for ensuring that quality processes are executed correctly. This includes setting up inspection types, defining quality plans, and configuring inspection characteristics.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after checking the configuration, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP QM functional consultant or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.