How To Fix QM166 - The lot does not yet exist in the database

QM166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 166

• Message text: The lot does not yet exist in the database

What causes this issue?

The inspection lot update has not yet been completed.

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?

Execute the action again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM166 - The lot does not yet exist in the database ?

  The SAP error message QM166, which states "The lot does not yet exist in the database," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to access or process a lot that has not been created or recorded in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inspection lot creation, quality notifications, or when trying to perform quality checks.
  Causes:
  
  Lot Not Created: The most common reason for this error is that the inspection lot you are trying to access has not been created yet. This could be due to a failure in the process that generates the lot.
  Incorrect Lot Number: You may be trying to access a lot using an incorrect or invalid lot number.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems, it may lead to the lot not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not