How To Fix QD502 - No inspection stage is available to which you can refer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QD - Message-Id. für Dynamisierung

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No inspection stage is available to which you can refer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD502 - No inspection stage is available to which you can refer ?

  The SAP error message QD502 ("No inspection stage is available to which you can refer") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and inspection stages. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid inspection stage for the inspection lot you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inspection Stage: The inspection lot may not have an associated inspection stage defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the inspection plan may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the absence of valid inspection stages.
  Inspection Plan Issues: The inspection plan linked to the material or inspection lot may not have any inspection characteristics or stages defined.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly for quality management, leading to issues in referencing inspection stages.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the material and ensure that it has valid inspection stages defined.
  Use transaction code QP02 to display and verify the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the inspection characteristics are correctly defined in the inspection plan and that they are linked to the appropriate inspection stages.
  
  
  
  Material Master Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material master data is correctly configured for quality management. Check the QM view of the material master using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Inspection Stages:
  
  If no inspection stages exist, you may need to create them. Use transaction code QP01 to create a new inspection plan or update an existing one to include the necessary inspection stages.
  
  
  
  Check for Validity:
  
  Ensure that the inspection plan is valid for the specific lot you are trying to inspect. Check the validity dates and other parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or setup, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM module expert for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QD502 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.