How To Fix QE178 - Only enter the reference for one document

QE178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Only enter the reference for one document

What causes this issue?

You have selected more than one document (goods movement, production
order or delivery note) for the inspection lot search. However, an
inspection lot can be assigned to one originating document only.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify exactly one originating document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE178 - Only enter the reference for one document ?

  The SAP error message QE178 ("Only enter the reference for one document") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality notification or inspection lot and you have entered references for multiple documents when only one is allowed.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system detects that more than one reference document has been entered in a field that is designed to accept only a single reference. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating a quality notification and trying to reference multiple documents (e.g., multiple inspection lots or notifications).
  When entering data in a transaction that expects a single reference but receives multiple entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Review the fields where you have entered reference documents. Ensure that you only have one document reference filled in. If you have multiple references, remove the additional ones.
  
  
  Review the