How To Fix QE761 - System determines start of inspection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 761

• Message text: System determines start of inspection

What causes this issue?

You entered an inspection start on the initial screen of results
recording. However, the inspection lot was only created later on and no
results were recorded for at least one characteristic.

System Response

The system uses the system date or time as the start of the inspection
for these characteristics.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE761 - System determines start of inspection ?

  The SAP error message QE761, which states "System determines start of inspection," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes within SAP. This message indicates that the system is trying to determine the start of an inspection lot, but it has encountered an issue that prevents it from doing so.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not be properly configured or may be missing necessary data.
  Inspection Type Configuration: The inspection type may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to issues in determining the start of the inspection.
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch determination or batch status.
  Document Flow Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the document flow, such as missing or incomplete preceding documents (e.g., production orders, delivery documents).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the inspection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the material master and inspection plan are correctly configured. Verify that all necessary fields are filled out and that the inspection type is active.
  Review Inspection Type Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the inspection type in the Quality Management module and ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch management settings and ensure that the relevant batches are available and in the correct status.
  Document Flow Verification: Review the document flow related to the inspection lot. Ensure that all preceding documents are complete and correctly processed.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process inspection lots. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), or QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) to investigate the issue further.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection lots and inspection types.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Quality Management processes and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.