How To Fix QST022 - Completion of initial test: Study & could not be locked

QST022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Completion of initial test: Study & could not be locked

What causes this issue?

The initial test for the stability study should be completed using a
follow-up action for the usage decision. The corresponding status
should then be set in the stability study automatically.
However, the study (notification) could not be completed by the
follow-up action, because it was blocked by another user and the
relevant status could not be set.

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?

Set the status "Initial Test Completed" manually using the relevant
follow-up function in the notification for the stability study.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST022 - Completion of initial test: Study & could not be locked ?

  The SAP error message QST022, which states "Completion of initial test: Study & could not be locked," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots or quality notifications. This error indicates that the system is unable to lock a specific study or inspection lot for processing, which is necessary for completing the initial test.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process may be accessing the same study or inspection lot, preventing the system from locking it.
  Incomplete Data: The study or inspection lot may have incomplete or inconsistent data that prevents it from being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the study or inspection lot.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the QM module that affect the locking mechanism.
  Database Locks: There could be database-level locks that are preventing the operation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Concurrent Users: Verify if another user is