How To Fix QST058 - Cannot delete storage condition &, as it is contained in testing schedule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Cannot delete storage condition &, as it is contained in testing schedule

What causes this issue?

You have marked a storage condition that is contained in a testing
schedule for a stability study for deletion.

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 want to delete this storage condition, you must first remove it
manually from the testing schedule for the study. To do this, call up
the follow-up function "Change Testing Schedule", and remove the item
for the storage condition that is to be deleted.
When you have deleted the testing schedule, return to the stability
study and execute the follow-up function for the deletion of the
storage condition again.
Note that a storage condition that is deleted disappears totally from
the stability study. No reference to it will remain in the document
flow.
If the storage condition is to be irrelevant for future inspections,
you can deactivate it using a follow-up function for the stability
study. In future, no calls will be generated for this storage
condition. If required, you can reactivate the storage condition at a
later date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST058 - Cannot delete storage condition &, as it is contained in testing schedule ?

  The SAP error message QST058 indicates that you are trying to delete a storage condition that is currently being referenced in a testing schedule. This means that the storage condition is still in use, and SAP prevents its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the storage condition you are attempting to delete is linked to one or more testing schedules. In SAP, testing schedules are used to manage quality control processes, and if a storage condition is still associated with an active testing schedule, it cannot be deleted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Testing Schedule: 
  
  Use transaction codes such as QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QST03 (for displaying testing schedules) to find out which testing schedule is using the storage condition you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Remove the Storage Condition from the Testing Schedule:
  
  Once you have identified the testing schedule, you will need to either modify the testing schedule to remove the reference to the storage condition or delete the testing schedule if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete the Storage Condition:
  
  After ensuring that the storage condition is no longer referenced in any testing schedules, you can attempt to delete the storage condition again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If you still encounter issues, check for other dependencies or references to the storage condition in other areas of the system, such as quality inspection plans or material master records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32, QST03, QST01 (for creating testing schedules), and QST02 (for changing testing schedules).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management (QM) and testing schedules for more detailed guidance on managing storage conditions and testing schedules.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete testing schedules and storage conditions in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QST058 error and successfully delete the storage condition.