How To Fix QG_ARC016 - Usage in MM documents can only be checked in logon client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG_ARC - QM: Inspection Lot Archiving

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Usage in MM documents can only be checked in logon client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QG_ARC016 - Usage in MM documents can only be checked in logon client ?

  The SAP error message QG_ARC016 indicates that the usage of a certain functionality or feature in Material Management (MM) documents can only be checked in the logon client. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or validate certain settings or configurations that are restricted to the client in which the user is logged in.
  Cause:
  
  Client-Specific Settings: The error arises because the functionality being accessed is client-specific, meaning it can only be validated or checked in the specific client environment where the user is logged in.
  Cross-Client Configuration: Some configurations or checks may not be available or applicable across different clients in the SAP system, leading to this error when trying to access them from a non-logon client.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions that prevent the user from accessing certain functionalities in the current client.
  
  Solution:
  
  Log into the Correct Client: Ensure that you are logged into the correct client where the MM documents and their usage are configured. If you are in a development or test client, switch to the production or appropriate client.
  Check Client-Specific Settings: Review the settings and configurations in the client you are logged into. Make sure that the necessary configurations for MM documents are properly set up.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the MM functionalities in the client. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on the specific functionality you are trying to access and any client-specific requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context on client-specific settings in MM.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered the same issue and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in MM that may help you navigate and troubleshoot the issue further (e.g., MM01, MM02, etc.).
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.