How To Fix QIE_ELEMENT027 - Decision cannot be made; decision for inspection document &1 already made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_ELEMENT - QIE Element

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Decision cannot be made; decision for inspection document &1 already made

What causes this issue?

A decision has already been made for the parent inspection document.
Therefore, no decision can now be made for the sample or item.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_ELEMENT027 - Decision cannot be made; decision for inspection document &1 already made ?

  The SAP error message QIE_ELEMENT027 indicates that a decision has already been made for the inspection document specified by &1. This typically occurs in the context of quality management processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and their associated results.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to make a decision (such as accepting or rejecting an inspection lot) on an inspection document that has already been processed. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The user or system is trying to process the same inspection lot multiple times.
  Incorrect Workflow: The workflow or process may not be correctly set up, leading to attempts to re-evaluate an already processed inspection lot.
  User Error: A user may not be aware that a decision has already been made on the inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Document Status: Verify the status of the inspection document (lot) in question. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot in the SAP GUI and checking its current status.
  
  
  Review Decision History: Look at the history of decisions made on the inspection lot. This can help you understand what decisions have already been made and why the system is preventing further actions.
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Actions: Ensure that users are not attempting to make decisions on the same inspection lot multiple times. Implement training or guidelines to prevent this.
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management Team: If you are unsure about the status or the next steps, consult with your quality management team or SAP support to understand the implications of the decision already made.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QA11 (for recording results) to check the status and details of the inspection lot.
  
  
  System Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration of the quality management module to ensure that it aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management processes to better understand how inspection lots and decisions are managed.
  User Training: Provide training for users involved in quality management to minimize errors related to inspection lot processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the QIE_ELEMENT027 error effectively.