How To Fix QS502 - Archiving object has inspection lot number 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Archiving object has inspection lot number 0

What causes this issue?

An inspection lot number 0 occurred during deletion. This is a
programming error.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Inform the SAP hotline.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS502 - Archiving object has inspection lot number 0 ?

  The SAP error message QS502, which states "Archiving object has inspection lot number 0," typically occurs when there is an attempt to archive inspection lots that do not have valid inspection lot numbers. This can happen for various reasons, such as data inconsistencies or issues during the inspection lot creation process.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Inspection Lot: The inspection lot number is either not generated or is set to zero due to an error in the inspection lot creation process.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the inspection lot data is stored.
  Configuration Issues: The archiving object may not be properly configured to handle the specific inspection lots being archived.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Creation: Verify that the inspection lots are created correctly and have valid inspection lot numbers. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., QALS for inspection lot data).
  Data Cleanup: If there are inspection lots with a lot number of zero, you may need to clean up these records. This could involve deleting or correcting the records in the database.
  Review Archiving Configuration: Ensure that the archiving object is correctly configured in the system. Check the settings in transaction SARA for the archiving object related to inspection lots.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like QAL1 or QAL2 to run consistency checks on the inspection lots to identify any issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  QALS: Inspection Lot Data
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  QALS: Inspection Lot Data
  QAMR: Inspection Lot Characteristics
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to QS502 or archiving issues with inspection lots.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QS502 error and implement a solution to resolve it.