How To Fix QA553 - Inspection lot &1: Start of inspection cannot be after the end.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Inspection lot &1: Start of inspection cannot be after the end.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA553 - Inspection lot &1: Start of inspection cannot be after the end. ?

  The SAP error message QA553 indicates that there is an issue with the timing of the inspection lot in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, the message states that the start of the inspection cannot be after the end of the inspection. This typically occurs when the dates or times associated with the inspection lot are incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date/Time Configuration: The start date/time of the inspection lot is set to a time that is later than the end date/time.
  System Date/Time Issues: The system date/time settings may be incorrect, leading to discrepancies in the inspection lot's timing.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users may have manually entered incorrect dates/times when creating or modifying the inspection lot.
  Batch Management Issues: If the inspection lot is linked to a batch, the batch's validity period may not align with the inspection lot's dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Dates: Review the inspection lot in question and verify the start and end