How To Fix QL_COMMUNICATION085 - Inspection decision for inspection lot &1 not sent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QL_COMMUNICATION - Messages for Communication

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Inspection decision for inspection lot &1 not sent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QL_COMMUNICATION085 - Inspection decision for inspection lot &1 not sent ?

  The SAP error message QL_COMMUNICATION085 indicates that the inspection decision for a specific inspection lot (identified by &1) has not been successfully sent to the relevant system or application. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and their results.
  Causes:
  
  Communication Issues: There may be network or communication problems between the SAP system and the receiving system (e.g., another SAP instance, an external system, etc.).
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings for the communication process (such as RFC destinations, logical systems, etc.) may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may lack the necessary authorizations to send the inspection decision.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system errors or downtime affecting the communication process.
  Data Issues: The inspection lot data may be incomplete or incorrect, preventing the successful transmission of the inspection decision.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Communication Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration of the communication settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the RFC destinations and logical systems are correctly configured.
  Use transaction SM59 to check the RFC connections and test them for connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user or system has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Inspect the Inspection Lot:
  
  Review the inspection lot data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are filled out and that the lot is in a valid status for sending the decision.
  
  
  
  Check System Logs:
  
  Use transaction SLG1 to check the application logs for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  Look for any relevant error messages in the system logs (transaction SM21).
  
  
  
  Retry the Process:
  
  If the issue was due to a temporary system error, retry sending the inspection decision after a short period.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (for managing inspection lots), QA11 (for recording inspection results), and QA12 (for changing inspection results).
  Quality Management Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management processes to understand the expected workflows and configurations.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message QL_COMMUNICATION085.