How To Fix QM188 - Usage decision has not been made for inspection lot

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Usage decision has not been made for inspection lot

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Although the usage decision has not yet been made for the inspection
lot, you can create the return delivery.
The delivery quantity may have to be manually compared to the
inspection lot quantity that was posted to blocked stock.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM188 - Usage decision has not been made for inspection lot ?

  The SAP error message QM188, which states "Usage decision has not been made for inspection lot," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to perform an action on an inspection lot that has not yet had a usage decision (UD) made. This message indicates that the system requires a usage decision to be made before proceeding with certain operations, such as posting goods movements or transferring stock.
  Cause:
  
  Pending Usage Decision: The inspection lot has been created, but the quality inspection has not been completed, and a usage decision has not been recorded.
  Incomplete Inspection: The inspection results may not have been entered or recorded properly.
  Status of Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow further processing until a usage decision is made.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QM188 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status:
  
  Go to the inspection lot in question using transaction code QA32 or QA03.
  Verify the status of the inspection lot to ensure it is not blocked or in a status that prevents further processing.
  
  
  
  Enter Inspection Results:
  
  If the inspection results have not been entered, you need to do so. Use transaction code QE01 (for recording results) or QE02 (for changing results) to enter the results for the inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Make Usage Decision:
  
  After entering the inspection results, you need to make a usage decision. Use transaction code QA11 (for single lots) or QA12 (for multiple lots) to record the usage decision.
  Choose the appropriate decision (e.g., Accept, Reject, or Sample) based on the inspection results.
  
  
  
  Post Goods Movement:
  
  Once the usage decision is made, you can proceed with the goods movement or any other action that was previously blocked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot (with results)
  QE01: Record Results
  QA11: Make Usage Decision
  QA12: Change Usage Decision
  
  
  
  Quality Management Process: Understanding the overall quality management process in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues. Familiarize yourself with the lifecycle of an inspection lot, from creation to usage decision.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Quality Management processes and error handling.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform quality inspections and make usage decisions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM188 error and proceed with your operations in SAP.