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:
  
  
  Enter Required Fields: Ensure that you fill in both the code and the code group fields when making a usage decision for the inspection lot. 
  
  Code: This is typically a predefined value that indicates the outcome of the inspection (e.g., accepted, rejected).
  Code Group: This categorizes the inspection results and is often linked to the specific quality criteria being evaluated.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the code and code group are set up correctly.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify that the settings for usage decisions are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to properly enter usage decisions and understand the importance of the code and code group fields.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the usage decision fields.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the Quality Management module to understand the requirements for making usage decisions and the significance of the code and code group.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to Quality Management, such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Usage Decision), where this error may occur.
  
  By ensuring that the required fields are filled out and checking the configuration and user permissions, you should be able to resolve the QM_API_ODATA_MSG206 error.