How To Fix QD507 - Select one inspection stage as the beginning inspection stage

QD507 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 507

• Message text: Select one inspection stage as the beginning inspection stage

What causes this issue?

A beginning stage is required. The first inspection is conducted at the
beginning stage.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD507 - Select one inspection stage as the beginning inspection stage ?

  The SAP error message QD507, which states "Select one inspection stage as the beginning inspection stage," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify an inspection plan. This error indicates that the system requires you to designate a specific inspection stage as the starting point for the inspection process.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You have multiple inspection stages defined in your inspection plan, but none of them is marked as the beginning stage.
  The system needs a clear starting point to execute the inspection process, and without it, it cannot proceed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QD507 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing inspection plans (e.g., QP01 for creating or QP02 for changing an inspection plan).
  
  
  
  Select the Inspection Stages:
  
  Navigate to the section where the inspection stages are defined.
  Review the list of inspection stages in your plan.
  
  
  
  Designate the Beginning Inspection Stage:
  
  Identify