How To Fix QF034 - Serial number & cannot be used in inspection lot &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Serial number & cannot be used in inspection lot &

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use the possible entries function to call up a list of all valid
serial numbers for the inspection lot.
If the desired serial number does not appear in this list, you can
change the serial number.
To do this, call up the function for the serial number in the
<LS>Edit</> menu.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF034 - Serial number & cannot be used in inspection lot & ?

  The SAP error message QF034 indicates that a specific serial number cannot be used in the inspection lot. This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) processes when dealing with inspection lots and serial numbers.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Serial Number Not Assigned: The serial number you are trying to use may not be assigned to the material in the inspection lot.
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow the use of the serial number (e.g., it may be completed or canceled).
  Serial Number Management Settings: The material may not be set up correctly for serial number management in the system.
  Incorrect Serial Number: The serial number entered may not exist in the system or may not be valid for the specific material.
  Quality Inspection Type: The inspection type associated with the inspection lot may not allow for the use of serial numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Verify that the serial number you are trying to use is correctly assigned to the material in the inspection lot. You can do this by checking the serial number assignment in the material master or the inspection lot details.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Status:
  
  Check the status of the inspection lot. If it is completed or canceled, you may need to create a new inspection lot or change the status if possible.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master is set up for serial number management. Check the relevant views in the material master (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Plant Data) to confirm that serial number management is enabled.
  
  
  
  Validate Serial Number:
  
  Make sure that the serial number you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can check this in the serial number management transactions (e.g., IQ01, IQ02).
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Type:
  
  Review the inspection type associated with the inspection lot to ensure it allows for the use of serial numbers. You may need to adjust the inspection type settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling serial numbers and inspection lots.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it helpful to use transaction codes such as IQ01 (Create Serial Number), IQ02 (Change Serial Number), and QA32 (Display Inspection Lot) to manage serial numbers and inspection lots.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to inspection lots and serial numbers.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.