How To Fix QA652 - Routing for inspection lot &1 was changed incompatibly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 652

• Message text: Routing for inspection lot &1 was changed incompatibly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA652 - Routing for inspection lot &1 was changed incompatibly ?

  The SAP error message QA652 indicates that there has been an incompatible change to the routing for an inspection lot. This typically occurs when the routing associated with the inspection lot has been modified in a way that affects the inspection process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Routing Changes: The routing for the material associated with the inspection lot has been changed after the inspection lot was created. This could include changes to operations, sequences, or work centers.
  Versioning: The system may be referencing an older version of the routing that is no longer valid due to updates or changes made to the routing.
  Status of Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for the current routing to be applied.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Routing Changes: Review the changes made to the routing for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the routing in the SAP system and checking the change logs.
  Recreate Inspection Lot: If the routing has changed significantly, it may be necessary to delete the existing inspection lot and create a new one that references the updated routing.
  Adjust Inspection Lot Status: Ensure that the inspection lot is in a status that allows for routing changes. If it is in a status that does not permit changes, you may need to change the status or complete the inspection lot.
  Consult with Production Planning: If the routing changes were made as part of a production planning process, consult with the production planning team to understand the implications of the changes and how they affect the inspection lot.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes such as C202 (Change Routing) to view and modify the routing, and QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) to manage the inspection lot.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management (QM) and Production Planning (PP) for best practices on managing routings and inspection lots.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user forums or communities where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA652 error and ensure that your inspection lots are correctly aligned with the current routing.