How To Fix QPCP046 - First select a source object

QPCP046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPCP - Control Plan

• Message number: 046

• Message text: First select a source object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPCP046 - First select a source object ?

  The SAP error message QPCP046 ("First select a source object") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a source object to be selected first. This error indicates that the system expects a specific object (like a material, inspection lot, or production order) to be selected before proceeding with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Object Selected: The user has not selected any source object before trying to execute a function that requires one.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a function or transaction that requires a source object but did not select it.
  User Interface Issue: Sometimes, the user interface may not clearly indicate that a selection is required.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Source Object: Before executing the action that triggered the error, ensure that you have selected the appropriate source object. This could be:
  An inspection lot
  A material
  A production order
  Any