How To Fix QD506 - Only one beginning insp. stage allowed. Indicators will be reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Only one beginning insp. stage allowed. Indicators will be reset

What causes this issue?

You can have only one beginning inspection stage.
However, the indicator for the beginning stage is set for more than one
inspection stage.

System Response

All indicators will be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Set the indicator for the beginning stage.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD506 - Only one beginning insp. stage allowed. Indicators will be reset ?

  The SAP error message QD506 ("Only one beginning inspection stage allowed. Indicators will be reset.") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify an inspection lot that has multiple beginning inspection stages defined. This situation is not allowed in SAP QM, as the system only permits one beginning inspection stage for each inspection lot.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Beginning Inspection Stages: The primary cause of this error is that the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot has been configured with more than one beginning inspection stage.
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection plan may have been incorrectly set up, leading to multiple stages being marked as the beginning stage.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during the creation of the inspection lot or the inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan: Check the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot. Ensure that only one inspection stage is marked as the beginning stage. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the inspection plan in SAP.
  Reviewing the stages and ensuring that only one is designated as the beginning stage.
  
  
  
  Modify Inspection Plan: If you find multiple beginning stages, modify the inspection plan to ensure that only one stage is set as the beginning stage. This can be done in the inspection plan maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction code QP02).
  
  
  Reset Indicators: If the error message indicates that indicators will be reset, you may need to reset any indicators that were set in the inspection lot. This can usually be done by reprocessing the inspection lot after correcting the inspection plan.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to modify the inspection plan or if you need further assistance, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Quality Management include:
  
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  QP03 - Display Inspection Plan
  QA32 - Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings for Quality Management in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future. This includes knowing how to set up inspection plans and stages correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling inspection stages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QD506 error and ensure that your inspection plans are correctly configured.