How To Fix QC133 - Inspection lot &1 does not contain any material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Inspection lot &1 does not contain any material

What causes this issue?

Inspection lot &V1& does not have a material.

System Response

Certificate creation for inspection lots without a material is not
supported. No certificate is created.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC133 - Inspection lot &1 does not contain any material ?

  The SAP error message QC133, which states "Inspection lot &1 does not contain any material," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to process an inspection lot that does not have any associated materials. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No Material Assigned: The inspection lot was created without any materials being assigned to it. This can happen if the lot was created manually or if there was an error during the creation process.
  Material Deletion: The material that was originally associated with the inspection lot may have been deleted or is no longer valid in the system.
  Incorrect Lot Creation: The inspection lot may have been created for a process that does not involve any materials, such as a service or a non-material-related inspection.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or inspection lot records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Details: Go to the inspection lot in question (using transaction code QA03) and verify if there is indeed no material assigned. If there is a mistake, you may need to recreate the inspection lot correctly.
  Recreate the Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot was created incorrectly, you may need to delete it (if permissible) and create a new inspection lot with the correct material assignment.
  Verify Material Master: Check the material master record for the material that should be associated with the inspection lot. Ensure that the material is active and has the necessary data filled out.
  Consult with Your Team: If you are unsure about the process or if the inspection lot is part of a larger workflow, consult with your team or a SAP QM expert to understand the context and ensure that the inspection lot is being processed correctly.
  Check Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the QM module to ensure that inspection lots are being created correctly and that all necessary data is being captured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  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 ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QC133 error and implement a solution to resolve it.