How To Fix QE520 - The long-term inspection for the inspection lot was activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: The long-term inspection for the inspection lot was activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE520 - The long-term inspection for the inspection lot was activated ?

  The SAP error message QE520 indicates that a long-term inspection has been activated for the inspection lot you are trying to process. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) within SAP, where long-term inspection is a process used to evaluate the quality of materials over an extended period.
  Cause:
  The error message QE520 is triggered when:
  
  An inspection lot is set up for long-term inspection, which means that the quality of the material is being monitored over a longer duration rather than just a single inspection.
  You are attempting to perform an action that is not allowed while the long-term inspection is active, such as changing the status of the inspection lot or trying to post results that are not compatible with the long-term inspection process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE520 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status: Verify the status of the inspection lot. If it is in a long-term inspection status, you may need to wait until the long-term inspection period is over or until the inspection lot is released from this status.
  
  
  Review Long-Term Inspection Settings: If you need to change the inspection lot or perform actions that are restricted due to long-term inspection, you may need to review the settings for long-term inspection in your quality management configuration.
  
  
  Complete Long-Term Inspection: If the long-term inspection is complete, ensure that you have recorded all necessary results and that the inspection lot is properly closed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's quality management procedures for specific steps related to handling long-term inspections.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long-Term Inspection: This is a quality management process that allows for the monitoring of material quality over an extended period, often used for materials that require ongoing quality assurance.
  Inspection Lot: An inspection lot is a quantity of material that is subject to quality inspection. It can be created for various reasons, such as goods receipt, production, or stock transfer.
  Quality Management (QM) Module: This module in SAP is responsible for managing quality processes, including inspections, quality control, and compliance with quality standards.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to address the QE520 error effectively.