How To Fix QE164 - No inspection lot could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No inspection lot could be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE164 - No inspection lot could be selected ?

  The SAP error message QE164 ("No inspection lot could be selected") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when a user attempts to perform an action related to inspection lots, such as creating a usage decision or processing an inspection lot, but the system cannot find any inspection lots that meet the selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  No Inspection Lots Created: There may be no inspection lots created for the material or batch you are trying to process.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may be too restrictive, leading to no inspection lots being found.
  Status of Inspection Lots: The inspection lots may be in a status that does not allow them to be processed (e.g., they may be already completed or canceled).
  Material or Batch Issues: The material or batch you are trying to inspect may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Plant or Storage Location: The inspection lots may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  Quality Inspection Type: The inspection type may not be configured correctly for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Lots: Verify if there are any inspection lots created for the material in question. You can do this using transaction code QA03 (Display Inspection Lot).
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria you are using in the transaction are appropriate and not overly restrictive. Adjust the criteria if necessary.
  Inspect Lot Status: Check the status of the inspection lots to ensure they are open and available for processing. You can use transaction QA02 to change the status if needed.
  Material Master Data: Confirm that the material master data is correctly set up for quality inspection. Check the quality management view in the material master.
  Plant and Storage Location: Ensure that you are looking in the correct plant and storage location where the inspection lot should exist.
  Configuration Check: Review the configuration of the quality inspection types in the system to ensure they are set up correctly for the materials you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Usage Decision
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management processes for further insights into inspection lot handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.