How To Fix QG_ARC020 - Usage decision has not been made yet

QG_ARC020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG_ARC - QM: Inspection Lot Archiving

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Usage decision has not been made yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QG_ARC020 - Usage decision has not been made yet ?

  The SAP error message QG_ARC020, which states "Usage decision has not been made yet," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots. This error indicates that an action is being attempted on an inspection lot that has not yet had a usage decision recorded.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the inspection lot associated with the quality inspection has not been processed to the point where a usage decision has been made. A usage decision is a critical step in the quality management process, where the results of the inspection are evaluated, and a decision is made whether to accept, reject, or further process the inspected materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a usage decision is made for the inspection lot in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Inspection Lot: Go to the transaction