How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG206 - Code and code group are mandatory for usage decision (inspection lot &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Code and code group are mandatory for usage decision (inspection lot &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG206 - Code and code group are mandatory for usage decision (inspection lot &1) ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG206 indicates that when making a usage decision for an inspection lot, both the code and the code group are mandatory fields that must be provided. This error typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to record a usage decision for an inspection lot but have not specified these required fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Code and Code Group: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a code (which represents the result of the inspection) and a code group (which categorizes the inspection results) when attempting to make a usage decision.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that require these fields to be filled out but are not being enforced correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering these fields or may not have the necessary permissions to access them.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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