How To Fix QIE_COMMUNICATION023 - Decision for inspection lot &1 changed in external system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_COMMUNICATION - Messages for Communication

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Decision for inspection lot &1 changed in external system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_COMMUNICATION023 - Decision for inspection lot &1 changed in external system &2 ?

  The SAP error message QIE_COMMUNICATION023 indicates that the decision for an inspection lot (identified by &1) has been changed in an external system (identified by &2). This typically occurs in scenarios where SAP is integrated with other systems, such as Quality Management (QM) systems, or when using third-party applications that manage inspection lots.
  Cause:
  
  External System Update: The inspection lot decision was modified in an external system that is integrated with SAP. This could be due to a manual change or an automated process in the external system.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between SAP and the external system, leading to discrepancies in the inspection lot status.
  Configuration Issues: The integration settings or communication protocols between SAP and the external system may not be correctly configured, causing unexpected behavior.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External System: Investigate the external system to understand what changes were made to the inspection lot. This may involve checking logs or reports in the external system.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the data between SAP and the external system is consistent. You may need to manually reconcile the differences if automatic synchronization is not functioning correctly.
  Review Integration Settings: Check the configuration settings for the integration between SAP and the external system. Ensure that the communication protocols, data mapping, and other settings are correctly configured.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling mechanisms to manage such discrepancies in the future. This could involve alerts or notifications when changes occur in the external system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the documentation for both SAP and the external system to understand how they interact and what might cause such discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on integration issues.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like QA32 (for inspection lot management) to view the status of the inspection lot in SAP.
  Integration Tools: If using middleware (like SAP PI/PO or other ETL tools), check the logs for any errors or warnings related to the data transfer.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.