How To Fix QG733 - The lead time for inspection lot & is negative and has been reset to zero

QG733 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG - QM: Evaluation of inspection results

• Message number: 733

• Message text: The lead time for inspection lot & is negative and has been reset to zero

What causes this issue?

The calculated lead time for inspection lot &V1& is negative.

System Response

The system automatically changes the lead time to <ZH>0</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QG733 - Details

• The SAP error message QG733 indicates that the lead time for an inspection lot is negative, which is not acceptable in the system. This typically occurs during the quality inspection process when the system calculates the lead time based on various parameters, and it results in a negative value. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The lead time settings in the quality management module may be incorrectly configured, leading to negative values.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the master data (e.g., material master, inspection plan) that affect the lead time calculation.
  Negative Stock: If there is negative stock or issues with inventory management, it can lead to negative lead times.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, software bugs or inconsistencies in the system can lead to unexpected behavior, including negative lead times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for lead times in the Quality Management (QM) module.