How To Fix QE041 - This is the first insp. unit to be processed

QE041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 041

• Message text: This is the first insp. unit to be processed

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QE041 - Details

• The SAP error message QE041, which states "This is the first inspection unit to be processed," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP. This message indicates that the system is trying to process an inspection lot, but it has not yet processed any inspection units for that lot. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  First Inspection Unit: The error arises because the system recognizes that the inspection lot has not had any inspection units processed yet. This is common when you are trying to perform an operation (like recording results or usage decision) on an inspection lot that has just been created.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The user may be attempting to perform actions that are not allowed until the first inspection unit has been processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that are not set up correctly,