How To Fix QE505 - The operation does not exist for the insp. lot (and work center) entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 505

• Message text: The operation does not exist for the insp. lot (and work center) entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE505 - The operation does not exist for the insp. lot (and work center) entered ?

  The SAP error message QE505 ("The operation does not exist for the insp. lot (and work center) entered") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an attempt to perform an inspection or quality-related operation on an inspection lot that is not valid for the specified work center or operation.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Work Center: The work center specified in the inspection lot does not have any operations defined for the inspection lot.
  Missing Operations: The inspection lot may not have any operations assigned to it, or the operations may not be correctly defined in the routing.
  Incorrect Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for the operation to be performed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the QM module or the routing that prevent the operation from being recognized.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as entering the wrong inspection lot number or work center.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Verify that the inspection lot exists and is in a status that allows operations to be performed. You can check the status of the inspection lot in transaction code QA03.
  Verify Work Center: Ensure that the work center specified in the inspection lot is correct and that it has the necessary operations defined. You can check this in the work center configuration (transaction code CR01 or CR02).
  Review Routing: Check the routing associated with the inspection lot to ensure that the operations are correctly defined and linked to the work center.
  Inspect Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the QM module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for the inspection process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific error message and its context.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  CR01/CR02: Create/Change Work Center
  CA03: Display Routing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the operations related to the inspection lot.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.