How To Fix QF038 - No serial numbers have been created for inspection lot &, material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 038

• Message text: No serial numbers have been created for inspection lot &, material &

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?

Enter the serial numbers directly in the appropriate field. The serial
numbers are then created and assigned to the inspection lot.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF038 - No serial numbers have been created for inspection lot &, material & ?

  The SAP error message QF038 indicates that no serial numbers have been created for a specific inspection lot and material. This error typically arises during the quality inspection process when the system expects serial numbers to be associated with the inspection lot but finds none.
  Cause:
  
  No Serial Number Assignment: The material in question may not be set up to require serial numbers, or the serial number assignment may not have been performed correctly.
  Inspection Lot Creation: The inspection lot may have been created without the necessary serial number data being populated.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or the inspection lot may not be set up to handle serial numbers properly.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked the step of assigning serial numbers during the inspection process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record and check if the serial number profile is assigned correctly. Ensure that the material is set to require serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Create Serial Numbers:
  
  If the material is set to require serial numbers, ensure that serial numbers are created for the inspection lot. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., IQ01 for creating serial numbers) and assigning serial numbers to the relevant inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot:
  
  Check the inspection lot details to ensure that it is correctly configured to expect serial numbers. You can use transaction code QA03 to display the inspection lot and verify its settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that serial number management is set up correctly for the relevant materials and inspection types.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the process of creating and assigning serial numbers during the inspection process to avoid future occurrences of this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IQ01: Create Serial Number
  IQ02: Change Serial Number
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on serial number management and quality inspection processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to serial number handling in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QF038 error and ensure that serial numbers are correctly associated with your inspection lots.