How To Fix QPLEXT006 - No inspection lot could be created because of incorrect setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPLEXT - External Inspection

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No inspection lot could be created because of incorrect setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPLEXT006 - No inspection lot could be created because of incorrect setting ?

  The SAP error message QPLEXT006 indicates that no inspection lot could be created due to incorrect settings. This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) processes when the system is unable to generate an inspection lot for a material or process due to configuration issues.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Settings: The material may not be set up correctly for quality inspection. Check the quality management view in the material master to ensure that the inspection type is defined.
  
  
  Missing Inspection Type: The inspection type that is supposed to trigger the creation of the inspection lot may not be assigned to the material or may not be active.
  
  
  Quality Info Record Issues: If the material is linked to a vendor, the quality info record may not be set up correctly, or it may be missing.
  
  
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for quality management may not be configured properly. This includes settings related to inspection lot creation.
  
  
  Usage Decision Settings: If the usage decision settings are not configured correctly, it may prevent the creation of inspection lots.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, ensure that the batch characteristics are correctly defined.
  
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the Quality Management view. Ensure that the inspection type is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Types:
  
  Use transaction code OMQ1 to check the inspection types assigned to the material. Ensure that the relevant inspection type is active.
  
  
  
  Quality Info Record:
  
  Check the quality info record (transaction code QI01 or QI02) for the material and vendor combination. Ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Review the quality management settings for the plant (transaction code SPRO). Navigate to the relevant configuration settings and ensure that they are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Usage Decision Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for usage decisions in the quality management settings to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If applicable, check the batch management settings to ensure that they are correctly defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMQ1: Maintain Inspection Types
  QI01/QI02: Create/Change Quality Info Record
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management for detailed information on configuration and settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the QPLEXT006 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.