How To Fix QA558 - Inspection lot &1 not updated: Status prohibits data change.

QA558 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 558

• Message text: Inspection lot &1 not updated: Status prohibits data change.

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QA558 - Details

• The SAP error message QA558 indicates that an inspection lot cannot be updated because its status prohibits data changes. This typically occurs when the inspection lot is in a status that does not allow modifications, such as "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Finalized."
  Causes:
  
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that restricts changes. For example, if the lot is marked as "Completed" or "Finalized," you cannot make changes to it.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the inspection lot.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the Quality Management (QM) module may restrict changes based on the status of the inspection lot.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status:
  
  Use transaction code QA03 to display the inspection lot and check its current status.
  If the status is "Completed" or "Finalized," you will need to take appropriate actions based on your business process (e.g., creating a new inspection lot or using a different process