How To Fix QI318 - Characteristic with confirmation no. &1 (lot &2) could not be closed

QI318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Characteristic with confirmation no. &1 (lot &2) could not be closed

What causes this issue?

The inspection characteristic with the confirmation number &V1& could
not be closed.
This could be caused by one of the following reasons:
the valuation was not successful.
the scope of inspection was not carried out according to the plan
specifications.
an inspection description was not maintained for an inspection
characteristic that requires text.

How to fix this error?

If the cause of the error is unknown, you can display a more detailed
error analysis by selecting the function <LS>Close</> in the
transaction for results recording.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QI318 - Characteristic with confirmation no. &1 (lot &2) could not be closed ?

  The SAP error message QI318 indicates that a characteristic with a specific confirmation number and lot could not be closed. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Data: The characteristic may not have been fully evaluated or may be missing required data.
  Status Issues: The inspection lot or characteristic may be in a status that does not allow it to be closed (e.g., it may still be in a "Pending" status).
  Locked Records: The characteristic or inspection lot may be locked by another user or process, preventing it from being closed.
  Validation Errors: There may be validation rules that have not been met, preventing the closure of the characteristic.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management module that are preventing the closure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QI318 error, you