How To Fix QM141 - Inspection lot exists - follow-up function cannot be performed

QM141 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Inspection lot exists - follow-up function cannot be performed

What causes this issue?

This follow-up function cannot be performed, since an inspection lot
exists for the notification.

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?

Post the goods movements via the usage decision for the inspection lot.

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 QM141 - Inspection lot exists - follow-up function cannot be performed ?

  The SAP error message QM141 ("Inspection lot exists - follow-up function cannot be performed") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to perform a follow-up function (such as transferring results, posting a usage decision, or similar actions) on a material document or inspection lot that is currently in use or has not been fully processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Inspection Lot: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing inspection lot associated with the material or process you are trying to work with. This inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for the follow-up function to be executed.
  Incomplete Processing: The inspection lot may not have been fully processed, meaning that certain required steps (like recording results or making a usage decision) have not been completed.
  Locked Status: The inspection lot might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that are preventing further