How To Fix QST020 - Stability study & not found for operation "Completion of Initial Test"

QST020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Stability study & not found for operation "Completion of Initial Test"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST020 - Stability study & not found for operation "Completion of Initial Test" ?

  The SAP error message QST020, which indicates that a stability study is not found for the operation "Completion of Initial Test," typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) and stability studies in SAP. This error can occur during the execution of a stability study or when trying to complete an initial test for a product that requires such a study.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Stability Study: The primary cause of this error is that there is no stability study defined for the material or batch in question. Stability studies are essential for ensuring that products maintain their quality over time.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the stability study may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or quality management master data may not be properly maintained, leading to the system not being able to find the relevant stability study.
  Incorrect Operation Sequence: The operation sequence may not