How To Fix QST051 - The initial sample is locked. Confirmation is not possible

QST051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 051

• Message text: The initial sample is locked. Confirmation is not possible

What causes this issue?

You can only confirm the initial sample if it is not locked.

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?

If you really want to confirm the initial sample, you must first unlock
it using the follow-up function for the changing of the initial sample.
Then you can call up the follow-up function for the confirmation of the
initial sample again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST051 - The initial sample is locked. Confirmation is not possible ?

  The SAP error message QST051 ("The initial sample is locked. Confirmation is not possible") typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and sample management. This error indicates that the initial sample for an inspection lot is locked, preventing any further confirmations or actions on that lot.
  Causes:
  
  
  Locked Sample: The initial sample may be locked due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The sample has already been processed or confirmed.
  The sample is in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it may be under review or pending approval).
  There may be a configuration or system setting that has locked the sample.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: The user attempting to confirm the sample may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific settings in the quality management module that dictate when and how samples can be locked or unlocked.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Sample Status: Verify the