How To Fix QB055 - Status maintenance is not possible- insp.lot for status change is open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QB - Message IDs for QM in procurement

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Status maintenance is not possible- insp.lot for status change is open

What causes this issue?

You want to change the status of the quality info record manually.

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?

The inspection lot that is currently being processed to reach the next
status must first be closed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QB055 - Status maintenance is not possible- insp.lot for status change is open ?

  The SAP error message QB055, which states "Status maintenance is not possible - inspection lot for status change is open," typically occurs when you attempt to change the status of an inspection lot that is currently open or has not been fully processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to change the status of a lot in the Quality Management (QM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Open Inspection Lot: The inspection lot you are trying to change has not been fully processed. This means that there are still tasks or activities associated with the lot that need to be completed.
  Incomplete Results Recording: If the results recording for the inspection lot is not completed, the system will not allow you to change the status.
  Pending Tasks: There may be pending tasks or notifications related to the inspection lot that need to be addressed before the status can be changed.
  Locked by Other Users: The inspection lot might be locked by another user who is currently processing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Complete Results Recording: Ensure that all results recording for the inspection lot is completed. You can do this by navigating to the results recording transaction and entering the necessary data.
  Check for Open Tasks: Review the inspection lot for any open tasks or notifications. Complete or close these tasks as necessary.
  Status Check: Verify the current status of the inspection lot. If it is in a status that does not allow for changes, you may need to change it to a different status first.
  User Lock: If the lot is locked by another user, you may need to wait until they have completed their processing or contact them to resolve the issue.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QA11 (for recording results) to manage the inspection lot effectively.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP QM, such as:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results
  QA12: Change Results
  QA16: Change Inspection Lot Status
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management processes to understand the workflow and status management of inspection lots.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.