How To Fix QA518 - Cancelation of inspection lot &1 is not possible

QA518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Cancelation of inspection lot &1 is not possible

What causes this issue?

The inspection lot &V1& should be canceled by a program, but the
cancelation failed. The following reasons may be the cause of this:
The inspection lot is locked
The inspection lot is currently being processed by another user
The user executing the program does not have the necessary authorization

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

System Response

The inspection lot is not changed.

How to fix this error?

To cancel the lot, you can proceed as follows:
Repeat the program run.
Check the status of the inspection lot and check if you can cancel the
lot manually.
Check that the user executing the program has the required
authorization.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA518 - Cancelation of inspection lot &1 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message QA518, which states "Cancellation of inspection lot &1 is not possible," typically occurs when you attempt to cancel an inspection lot that cannot be canceled due to certain conditions or statuses associated with that lot. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Status of the Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation. For example, if the lot has already been processed or if it has been transferred to a different status (e.g., "Completed" or "Rejected"), cancellation may not be permitted.
  
  
  Usage of the Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot has been used in subsequent processes (e.g., goods movements, quality notifications), it may be locked for cancellation.
  
  
  Document Flow: If there are documents linked to the inspection lot (like delivery documents or production orders), this can prevent cancellation.
  
  
  Quality Management Settings: Certain configurations in the Quality