How To Fix QE131 - Set either the acceptance or the rejection indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Set either the acceptance or the rejection indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE131 - Set either the acceptance or the rejection indicator ?

  The SAP error message QE131, which states "Set either the acceptance or the rejection indicator," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly during the inspection lot processing in SAP. This error indicates that when you are trying to record results for an inspection lot, you have not specified whether the results are acceptable or not.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to record inspection results without setting either the acceptance indicator (which indicates that the results meet the quality standards) or the rejection indicator (which indicates that the results do not meet the quality standards).
  The system requires one of these indicators to be set to proceed with the inspection lot processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you set either the acceptance or rejection indicator when recording the inspection results. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Inspection Lot: Go to the transaction code for recording results (e.g., QA32 for collective recording or QA11 for individual lot).
  
  
  Select the Inspection Lot: Enter the relevant inspection lot number and access the results recording screen.
  
  
  Set the Indicator:
  
  Look for the section where you can set the acceptance or rejection indicator.
  If the results are acceptable, set the acceptance indicator.
  If the results are not acceptable, set the rejection indicator.
  
  
  
  Complete the Recording: After setting the appropriate indicator, complete the recording of results and save your changes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management Module: This error is part of the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, which deals with quality control processes, including inspections and quality assurance.
  Inspection Types: Different inspection types may have different requirements for acceptance and rejection indicators. Ensure you are familiar with the specific inspection type you are working with.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to record inspection results and set indicators.
  Training and Documentation: If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP training materials or documentation related to quality management and inspection lot processing.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to resolve the QE131 error effectively.