How To Fix QE163 - Enter at least one criterion for the inspection lot selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Enter at least one criterion for the inspection lot selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE163 - Enter at least one criterion for the inspection lot selection ?

  The SAP error message QE163 ("Enter at least one criterion for the inspection lot selection") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to select inspection lots for processing, but you have not provided any selection criteria. This can happen in various transactions related to inspection lot management, such as when you are trying to display or process inspection lots.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of any selection criteria in the inspection lot selection screen. SAP requires at least one criterion to filter and retrieve the relevant inspection lots. Without this information, the system cannot determine which inspection lots to display or process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide at least one selection criterion in the inspection lot selection screen. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the Inspection Lot Selection Screen: Navigate to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., QA32 for displaying inspection lots).
  
  
  Enter Selection Criteria: Fill in at least one of the available fields. Common fields include:
  
  Inspection lot number
  Material number
  Plant
  Status of the inspection lot
  Inspection type
  Creation date
  
  
  
  Execute the Selection: After entering the criteria, execute the selection (usually by clicking the "Execute" button or pressing F8).
  
  
  Review Results: If the criteria are valid and there are inspection lots that match, they should now be displayed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to inspection lots include:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA33: Change Inspection Lots
  QA11: Record Results for Inspection Lots
  QA12: Change Results for Inspection Lots
  
  
  
  Field Help: If you are unsure about what criteria to enter, you can use the field help (F1) on the selection fields to understand what values are acceptable.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the inspection lots and perform the required actions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: If you continue to experience issues or if the error message seems to be related to a specific configuration or bug, consider checking SAP Notes for any relevant updates or patches.
  
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that you provide the necessary selection criteria, you should be able to resolve the QE163 error and proceed with your inspection lot processing in SAP.