How To Fix QIE_COMMUNICATION018 - Inspection lot &1 successfully cancelled in external system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_COMMUNICATION - Messages for Communication

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Inspection lot &1 successfully cancelled in external system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_COMMUNICATION018 - Inspection lot &1 successfully cancelled in external system &2 ?

  The SAP error message QIE_COMMUNICATION018 indicates that an inspection lot has been successfully canceled in an external system. This message typically arises in scenarios where SAP is integrated with other systems (like a quality management system or an external ERP) and there is a communication or synchronization process between them.
  Cause:
  
  External System Cancellation: The inspection lot was canceled in an external system, and SAP is reflecting that change.
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration setup between SAP and the external system, leading to discrepancies in the status of inspection lots.
  Data Consistency: The inspection lot may have been canceled in the external system without proper synchronization back to SAP, leading to this message being generated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify External System: Check the external system to confirm that the inspection lot has indeed been canceled. Ensure that the cancellation was intended and correctly processed.
  Reconcile Data: If the cancellation was not intended, you may need to reconcile the data between the external system and SAP. This may involve reactivating the inspection lot in the external system or correcting the status in SAP.
  Check Integration Settings: Review the integration settings and communication protocols between SAP and the external system to ensure they are functioning correctly. This may involve checking middleware or APIs used for communication.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation for both SAP and the external system to understand how cancellations are handled and ensure that the processes are aligned.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the next steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or the support team for the external system for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide guidance on handling this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing inspection lots (e.g., QA32 for displaying inspection lots).
  Integration Tools: If using middleware (like SAP PI/PO or SAP CPI), ensure that the integration flows are correctly configured and monitor for any errors in the communication logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure proper synchronization between SAP and the external system.