How To Fix QL_COMMUNICATION073 - Status information: Status &2 for inspection lot &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QL_COMMUNICATION - Messages for Communication

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Status information: Status &2 for inspection lot &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QL_COMMUNICATION073 - Status information: Status &2 for inspection lot &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message QL_COMMUNICATION073 indicates that the status of the inspection lot is not active, which means that the system cannot process the inspection lot as expected. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when trying to perform actions on an inspection lot that is not in a valid status for processing.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Inactive Status: The inspection lot may have a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it could be in a status like "Completed," "Cancelled," or "Blocked").
  Status Management: The status of the inspection lot may have been changed by a previous transaction or process, making it inactive for the current operation.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the inspection lot.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that restrict certain actions based on the status of the inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status:
  
  Use transaction code QA32 or QA03 to display the inspection lot and check its current status.
  Identify the status of the inspection lot and determine if it is indeed inactive.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If the inspection lot is in an inactive status, you may need to change it to an active status. This can be done through the appropriate transaction (e.g., using QA11 to complete the inspection lot if it is in a status that allows completion).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to process the inspection lot has the necessary authorizations to change the status or perform the required actions.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP QM configuration team to review the status management settings and ensure that they are set up correctly for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no related documents (like production orders or delivery documents) that might be affecting the status of the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results for Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management for more insights on inspection lot processing and status management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.