How To Fix QE161 - No inspection lot was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No inspection lot was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE161 - No inspection lot was selected ?

  The SAP error message QE161 ("No inspection lot was selected") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when a user attempts to perform an action related to inspection lots, but the system cannot find any inspection lots that meet the criteria specified in the transaction or report being executed.
  Causes:
  
  No Inspection Lots Created: There may be no inspection lots created for the material or batch you are trying to inspect.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no inspection lots being found.
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lots that exist may not be in a status that allows them to be selected (e.g., they may be completed or canceled).
  Material Master Settings: The material may not be set up correctly for quality inspection in the material master.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may not have an associated inspection lot.
  Plant/Storage Location: The inspection lots may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Lots: Use transaction code QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) to check if there are any inspection lots created for the material in question.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in the transaction are correct and not overly restrictive. Adjust the criteria to broaden the search.
  Inspect Lot Status: Verify the status of existing inspection lots. If they are completed or canceled, you may need to create a new inspection lot.
  Material Master Configuration: Check the material master settings to ensure that the quality management views are properly configured for the material.
  Batch Information: If applicable, check if the specific batch has an inspection lot associated with it.
  Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that you are looking in the correct plant and storage location where the inspection lot should exist.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the processes are set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to inspection lots and error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.