How To Fix QI130 - Confirmation for characteristic & not allowed in view of inspLot status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QI - Notifications for interface modules for connecting subsyst.

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Confirmation for characteristic & not allowed in view of inspLot status

What causes this issue?

You want to confirm results for an inspection characteristic. This is
not possible in view of the processing status of the associated
inspection lot.
This could be the case if:
a usage decision was made for the inspection lot.
a long-term inspection was activated for the inspection lot, but the
inspection characteristic is not a long-term characteristic.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QI130 - Confirmation for characteristic & not allowed in view of inspLot status ?

  The SAP error message QI130, which states "Confirmation for characteristic & not allowed in view of inspLot status," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to confirm a characteristic for an inspection lot that is in a status that does not allow such confirmation.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not permit confirmations. For example, if the lot is already completed, rejected, or in a status that indicates it cannot be processed further.
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic you are trying to confirm may have specific settings that restrict confirmation based on the inspection lot's status.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform confirmations on the specified inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QI130 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status:
  
  Go to the inspection lot in question and check its current status. You can do this using transaction code QA03 (Display Inspection Lot).
  Ensure that the status allows for confirmations. If the lot is completed or has been rejected, you may need to create a new inspection lot or change the status if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the characteristic you are trying to confirm. Ensure that it is set up to allow confirmations in the current status of the inspection lot.
  You can review the characteristic settings in the Quality Management configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user attempting to perform the confirmation has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with your SAP security team or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message QI130. There may be additional context or updates that could provide further insights.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QA03 - Display Inspection Lot
  QA11 - Record Results
  QA12 - Change Results
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, especially those related to inspection lot processing and characteristic confirmations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QI130 error and implement a solution to resolve it.