How To Fix QC310 - The insp. scope in the certificate for insp. char. "&1" is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 310

• Message text: The insp. scope in the certificate for insp. char. "&1" is incorrect

What causes this issue?

In the inspection lot to which the certificate values should be
transferred, a specific inspection scope is required for inspection
characteristic "&V1&". Either no inspection scope has been specified for
this characteristic on the certificate or it does not correspond with
the required inspection scope.
Key (inspection lot/operation/characteristic): &V2&

System Response

However, the characteristic values are still transferred, if a
characteristic does not have original value recording and the fixed
inspection scope is exceeded.

How to fix this error?

Agree with your suppliers that they keep to the required inspection
scope.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC310 - The insp. scope in the certificate for insp. char. "&1" is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message QC310 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection scope in the certificate for the inspection characteristic specified by "&1". This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with inspection lots and certificates of analysis (CoA).
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Mismatch in Inspection Characteristics: The inspection characteristic defined in the inspection lot does not match the characteristics defined in the certificate.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the inspection lot or the certificate may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Data: Required data for the inspection characteristic may be missing or incorrectly entered in the system.
  Inconsistent Inspection Scope: The inspection scope defined in the certificate does not align with the inspection lot's characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC310 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Verify that the inspection characteristic specified in the error message is correctly defined in both the inspection lot and the certificate.
  Ensure that the characteristic is included in the inspection scope of the certificate.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection lots and certificates.
  Ensure that the settings for the inspection type and the certificate type are correctly aligned.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Review the data entered for the inspection lot and the certificate to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any discrepancies or missing information that could lead to the error.
  
  
  
  Adjust Inspection Scope:
  
  If necessary, adjust the inspection scope in the certificate to include the correct inspection characteristics that match the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration and handling of inspection lots and certificates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as QA32 (Display Inspection Lot) or QA33 (Display Certificate) to review the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to inspection lots and certificates in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.