How To Fix QC001 - Blocking is not permitted - assignments still exist

QC001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Blocking is not permitted - assignments still exist

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to lock the certificate profile. This possible only
if no valid assignments exist for the certificate profile effective
today's date.

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?

Delete the assignments for the certificate profile and then carry out
the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC001 - Blocking is not permitted - assignments still exist ?

  The SAP error message QC001 ("Blocking is not permitted - assignments still exist") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you attempt to block a quality inspection lot or a material that has existing assignments or dependencies. This error indicates that there are still active assignments related to the object you are trying to block, which prevents the blocking action from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Assignments: The most common cause of this error is that there are still open assignments related to the inspection lot or material. This could include:
  
  Open inspection lots that are still in process.
  Active quality notifications or defects linked to the inspection lot.
  Other dependent processes that are still referencing the object.
  
  
  
  Status of the Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow blocking, such as being in a "Released" or "In Process" state.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC001 error, you can follow these