How To Fix QECOPY050 - Documentation required, closing not possible for charac &1 of lot &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Documentation required, closing not possible for charac &1 of lot &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QECOPY050 - Documentation required, closing not possible for charac &1 of lot &2 ?

  The SAP error message QECOPY050 indicates that documentation is required for a specific characteristic of a lot, and therefore, the closing of that lot is not possible. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics that require documentation.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A characteristic of an inspection lot has been marked as requiring documentation.
  The necessary documentation has not been provided or is incomplete.
  The system is configured to enforce documentation requirements for certain characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Inspection Lot:
  
  Go to the inspection lot in question (transaction code QA32 or QA03).
  Review the characteristics associated with the lot.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Requirements:
  
  Identify the characteristic (denoted as &1 in the error message) that is causing the issue.
  Check if it is marked as requiring documentation.
  
  
  
  Provide Required Documentation:
  
  If documentation is missing, provide the necessary documentation for the characteristic.
  This can typically be done through the inspection lot screen where you can enter or upload the required documents.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Closing the Lot:
  
  Once the documentation is provided, attempt to close the inspection lot again.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the documentation requirements, consult with your SAP QM configuration team to understand the settings for the characteristics in question.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to enter or modify documentation for the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results for Inspection Lot
  QA12: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  Documentation Management:
  
  Ensure that your organization has a clear process for managing documentation related to quality characteristics.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or enhancements related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Training and Support:
  
  If you are frequently encountering this error, consider training sessions on SAP QM processes or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QECOPY050 error and successfully close the inspection lot.