How To Fix QS052 - You cannot inspect according to batch determination only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 052

• Message text: You cannot inspect according to batch determination only

What causes this issue?

For inspection type &v1&, you set the indicator "Inspect by batch".
However, you did not set the "Inspect with task list" or "Inspect with
material specification" indicators. You can only inspect by batch in
conjunction with a task list or material specification.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to inspect with reference to batch determination, you must
set at least one of the indicators "Inspect with task list" or "Inspect
with material specification".

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS052 - You cannot inspect according to batch determination only ?

  The SAP error message QS052 ("You cannot inspect according to batch determination only") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when trying to perform an inspection lot creation or inspection process that relies solely on batch determination without the necessary configuration or data.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Batch Management Configuration: The system is configured to require batch determination for inspection lots, but the necessary settings or data are not in place.
  Inspection Type Settings: The inspection type may not be set up to allow for batch determination, or the relevant inspection characteristics are not defined correctly.
  Missing Batch Data: The material or batch being inspected may not have the required batch data or characteristics defined in the system.
  Quality Inspection Process: The quality inspection process may not be correctly linked to the batch management process, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS052 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Batch Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that batch management is properly configured for the material in question. This includes checking the material master data and ensuring that the batch management indicator is set.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration for the relevant inspection type in the Quality Management module. Ensure that the inspection type allows for batch determination and that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Inspect Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data for the relevant material includes the necessary batch information. Check the batch management view and ensure that the batch characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Creation Process:
  
  Review the process for creating inspection lots. Ensure that the process is correctly set up to allow for batch determination and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring batch determination and quality inspection processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be needed to identify any additional configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), and QA02 (Change Inspection Lot) to navigate through the necessary configurations.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in SPRO under Quality Management to ensure that all settings related to batch management and inspection types are correctly defined.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.