How To Fix QST017 - No inspection lot could be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No inspection lot could be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST017 - No inspection lot could be created ?

  The SAP error message QST017 ("No inspection lot could be created") typically occurs when the system is unable to generate an inspection lot for a material during a quality inspection process. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of QST017 Error
  
  
  Missing Quality Management (QM) Configuration:
  
  The material may not be set up correctly for quality management. This includes missing inspection types or not having the QM view in the material master.
  
  
  
  Inspection Type Not Defined:
  
  The inspection type that is supposed to trigger the creation of the inspection lot may not be defined for the material or the specific process (e.g., goods receipt, production order).
  
  
  
  Quality Info Record Issues:
  
  If the quality info record is not maintained or is incorrect, it can prevent the creation of inspection lots.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch determination that prevent the inspection lot from being created.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  The document type used for the transaction may not be configured to allow inspection lot creation.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create inspection lots.
  
  
  
  System Settings:
  
  There may be system settings or parameters that are preventing the creation of inspection lots.
  
  
  
  Solutions to QST017 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master has the QM view activated and that the appropriate inspection types are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Types:
  
  Verify that the inspection types relevant to the process (e.g., 01 for goods receipt) are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Quality Info Records:
  
  Ensure that the quality info records are properly maintained for the materials involved.
  
  
  
  Batch Management Settings:
  
  If batch management is in use, check the batch determination settings and ensure that batches are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Document Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the document type being used to ensure it allows for inspection lot creation.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create inspection lots.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the QST017 error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the failure occurs in the lot creation logic.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), and QINFO (Quality Info Record) to check configurations and data.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed guidance on Quality Management and inspection lot creation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the cause of the QST017 error and implement the appropriate solution.