How To Fix QS218 - Not entries were copied over

QS218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Not entries were copied over

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QS218 - Details

• The SAP error message QS218 ("No entries were copied over") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes, particularly when trying to copy data from one quality inspection lot to another or when attempting to create a new inspection lot based on existing data.
  Causes:
  
  No Matching Data: The most common cause is that there are no existing inspection lots or data that meet the criteria for copying.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for copying may be too restrictive, resulting in no entries being found.
  Status of Inspection Lots: The inspection lots you are trying to copy from may not be in a status that allows them to be copied (e.g., they may be completed or canceled).
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or copy the inspection lots can also lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that are not set up