How To Fix QM160 - Usage decision for the inspection lot was already made

QM160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Usage decision for the inspection lot was already made

What causes this issue?

The function cannot be executed, since the usage decision has already
been made for this inspection lot.

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?

If you want to change the usage decision already made, you must do this
manually.

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 QM160 - Usage decision for the inspection lot was already made ?

  The SAP error message QM160, which states "Usage decision for the inspection lot was already made," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to make a usage decision (UD) on an inspection lot that has already been processed. This means that the system has already recorded a decision regarding the quality of the materials or products associated with that inspection lot.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Usage Decision: The most common cause is that the usage decision has already been made for the inspection lot, and the system does not allow for a second decision to be recorded.
  Status Change: The inspection lot may have been moved to a different status that does not allow further changes, such as being closed or completed.
  User Error: A user may be trying to process the UD without realizing that it has already been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status: Verify the status of the inspection lot in