How To Fix QL_COMMUNICATION004 - Inspection lot creation failed (missing inspection rule arguments)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QL_COMMUNICATION - Messages for Communication

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Inspection lot creation failed (missing inspection rule arguments)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QL_COMMUNICATION004 - Inspection lot creation failed (missing inspection rule arguments) ?

  The SAP error message QL_COMMUNICATION004 indicates that there was a failure in creating an inspection lot due to missing inspection rule arguments. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system attempts to create an inspection lot based on a quality inspection plan, but certain required parameters or settings are not properly defined.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inspection Plan: The inspection plan may not be assigned to the material or the specific production order.
  Incomplete Inspection Rule: The inspection rule defined in the inspection plan may be incomplete or missing required parameters.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may not have the necessary quality management views or settings configured.
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch characteristics that are not defined correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent the system from processing the inspection lot correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Ensure that the inspection plan is correctly assigned to the material and that it is active.
  Verify that the inspection plan contains all necessary inspection characteristics and rules.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Rules:
  
  Go to the inspection plan and check the inspection rules for completeness. Ensure that all required parameters are filled in.
  
  
  
  Material Master Review:
  
  Check the material master record to ensure that the Quality Management view is properly maintained and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is used, ensure that the batch characteristics are defined and that the batch is created correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for inspection types, sampling procedures, and other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the error logs or application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what specific arguments are missing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to create the inspection lot again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and MM02 (Change Material) to review and modify the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring Quality Management and inspection plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management.