How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG174 - Wrong user field combination (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Wrong user field combination (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG174 - Wrong user field combination (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3) ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG174 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of user fields for a specific inspection point, lot, and operation in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when the system detects that the combination of these fields does not meet the expected criteria or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Combination: The combination of the inspection point, lot, and operation may not be valid. This could be due to:
  
  The inspection point not being assigned to the lot.
  The lot not being relevant for the specified operation.
  The operation not being defined for the inspection point in the context of the lot.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the QM module that lead to incorrect validation of the user fields.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues, such as missing or incorrect master data related to the inspection point, lot, or operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Data: Check the data for the inspection point, lot, and operation:
  
  Ensure that the inspection point is correctly assigned to the lot.
  Verify that the lot is relevant for the operation being performed.
  Check if the operation is correctly defined for the inspection point.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the QM module to ensure that the combinations of user fields are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the materials, inspection points, and operations is complete and accurate.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the expected combinations of user fields for the QM processes you are working with.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the OData service or the underlying ABAP code to identify where the validation is failing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the QM module, such as:
  
  QA32 (Change Inspection Lot)
  QA11 (Record Results)
  QA12 (Change Results)
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the validation of these fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.