How To Fix QECOPY005 - No automatic generation of defect record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QECOPY - QM Data Transfer to an Inspection Lot

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No automatic generation of defect record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QECOPY005 - No automatic generation of defect record ?

  The SAP error message QECOPY005 indicates that the system cannot automatically generate a defect record during the quality inspection process. This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and defect recording.
  Causes of QECOPY005
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to allow for automatic defect recording. This could be due to missing settings in the quality management configuration.
  
  
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for defect recording. For example, if the lot is already completed or has been canceled, defects cannot be recorded.
  
  
  Defect Class Not Defined: The defect class or type may not be defined in the system, which is necessary for the automatic generation of defect records.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create defect records in the system.
  
  
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is involved, there may be issues with the batch status or characteristics that prevent defect recording.
  
  
  Solutions to QECOPY005
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the quality management configuration settings in SAP. Ensure that the settings for automatic defect recording are correctly configured. This includes checking the inspection plan and the associated defect classes.
  
  
  Inspect Lot Status: Verify the status of the inspection lot. If the lot is not in a suitable status for defect recording, you may need to change its status or create a new inspection lot.
  
  
  Define Defect Classes: Ensure that the defect classes are defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and checking the defect class definitions.
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create defect records.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is involved, check the status of the batch and ensure that it is not restricted from recording defects.
  
  
  Manual Defect Recording: As a temporary workaround, you can manually create defect records if automatic generation is not possible.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Display Inspection Lot) and QA11 (Record Results) to manage inspection lots and defects.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches that address known issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand the processes and configurations related to defect recording.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the QECOPY005 error in your SAP system.