How To Fix QP055 - Inspection plans exist in the past or in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Inspection plans exist in the past or in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP055 - Inspection plans exist in the past or in the future ?

  The SAP error message QP055 indicates that there are inspection plans associated with a material that are either dated in the past or in the future, which can prevent certain operations from being performed, such as creating or modifying inspection lots.
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Plan Dates: The inspection plans have validity dates that are either before the current date (past) or after the current date (future). This can happen if the inspection plans were created with specific validity periods that do not align with the current date.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may reference inspection plans that are not valid for the current date.
  Quality Management Settings: The configuration settings in the Quality Management module may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with inspection plan validity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan Validity:
  
  Go to the inspection plan in transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Verify the validity dates of the inspection plans associated with the material. If they are incorrect, you may need to adjust the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the inspection plans linked to the material are valid for the current date.
  
  
  
  Create New Inspection Plan:
  
  If the existing inspection plans are not valid, consider creating a new inspection plan with the correct validity dates.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions that could cause this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to inspection plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP055 error and ensure that your inspection plans are valid for the operations you are trying to perform.