How To Fix QM177 - The inspection lot could not be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 177

• Message text: The inspection lot could not be created

What causes this issue?

The system could not make the stock transfer posting.
Therefore, the goods movement did not take place and no inspection lot
was created.

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 stock transfer again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM177 - The inspection lot could not be created ?

  The SAP error message QM177, which states "The inspection lot could not be created," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an issue with the creation of an inspection lot. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Common Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master or the inspection plan may not be properly set up. This includes missing quality management views or incorrect settings in the material master.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for quality management may not be correctly defined. This includes settings related to inspection types, lot creation, and quality control.
  
  
  Status Issues: The status of the material or the production order may prevent the creation of an inspection lot. For example, if the production order is not released or is in a status that does not allow inspection lot creation.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch determination or batch status that prevent the creation of the inspection lot.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the inspection lot may not be valid or may not be configured correctly.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create inspection lots.
  
  
  Potential Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the material master and inspection plan are correctly set up. Verify that the quality management view is maintained for the material.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module. Ensure that the inspection types and lot creation settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the production order or the material. Ensure that it is in a status that allows for inspection lot creation.
  
  
  Batch Management: If applicable, check the batch status and ensure that the batch is available for inspection.
  
  
  Document Type: Review the document type settings for inspection lots and ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create inspection lots.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), and CO02 (Change Production Order) to check relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to QM177 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure in the lot creation process.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.