How To Fix QST003 - Processing can only be performed using the stability study notification

QST003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Processing can only be performed using the stability study notification

What causes this issue?

Samples that are part of a stability study that is managed
using a notification, cannot be processed using the standard
transactions for the sample record.
This also applies to the processing of the sample drawing for
the stability study.

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?

To process samples that are part of a stability study that is being
managed using a notification, you should only use follow-up functions in
this notification.
An exception to this rule are the reserve samples for a stability study.
You can no longer maintain these samples using the notification for the
stability study once the study has been completed. To process reserve
samples after a study has been completed, use the standard transaction
QPR2 for the changing of samples.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST003 - Processing can only be performed using the stability study notification ?

  The SAP error message QST003, which states "Processing can only be performed using the stability study notification," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) and Stability Study processes within SAP. This error indicates that certain actions or processes can only be executed when a stability study notification is properly created and referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Stability Study Notification: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a stability study notification to be created before proceeding with certain actions, such as processing stability study results or making changes to stability data.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The user may be attempting to perform an action that is not allowed unless a stability study notification is in place.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce the requirement for a stability study notification for specific processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a Stability Study Notification: Ensure that a stability study notification is created