How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG210 - Plant is 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: 210

• Message text: Plant is mandatory for usage decision (inspection lot &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG210 - Plant is mandatory for usage decision (inspection lot &1) ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG210 indicates that a plant is mandatory for making a usage decision on an inspection lot. This error typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to process a usage decision without specifying the required plant information.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires the plant to be specified in order to perform a usage decision on an inspection lot. The plant is a critical piece of information in SAP as it defines the location where the inspection lot is being processed. Without this information, the system cannot determine the context of the inspection lot, leading to the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the plant is specified when making the usage decision. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Details: 
  
  Navigate to the inspection lot in question and verify that the plant is correctly assigned. You can do this by using transaction code QA32 or QA33 to display the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Specify Plant in the Usage Decision:
  
  When you are making the usage decision (using transaction code QA11 or through an OData service), ensure that you fill in the plant field. This is usually a mandatory field in the usage decision screen.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are using custom programs or OData services to process usage decisions, ensure that the plant parameter is being passed correctly in the API call. Check the code or configuration to ensure that the plant is included in the request.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant and perform the usage decision.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are using a custom implementation or an OData service, refer to the relevant documentation to ensure that all required fields are being populated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QA11: Record Usage Decision
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  QA33: Display Inspection Lot (with selection criteria)
  
  
  
  OData Services: If you are using OData services, check the service documentation to ensure that the plant is included in the payload.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary fields are set up correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully make a usage decision for the inspection lot.