How To Fix QST076 - The inspection plan is not available without restrictions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 076

• Message text: The inspection plan is not available without restrictions

What causes this issue?

The inspection plan that you have selected has a status that does not
allow unrestricted use of the plan.

System Response

The system does not allow you to select this inspection plan.

How to fix this error?

Check that you have selected the correct inspection plan.
If you have selected the correct inspection plan, check why the plan is
not usable without restrictions. You may have to assign a new status to
the plan that makes it usable without restrictions.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST076 - The inspection plan is not available without restrictions ?

  The SAP error message QST076, which states "The inspection plan is not available without restrictions," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when trying to execute an inspection lot or when attempting to use an inspection plan that is not fully defined or is restricted in some way.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inspection Plan: The inspection plan you are trying to use may not exist for the material or batch you are working with.
  Status of Inspection Plan: The inspection plan may be inactive or not released for use.
  Plant/Storage Location Issues: The inspection plan may not be assigned to the specific plant or storage location where the material is being processed.
  Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the inspection plan, and the one you are trying to use may not be the correct or active version.
  Usage Restrictions: The inspection plan may have specific usage restrictions that prevent it from being used in certain scenarios.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Verify that the inspection plan exists for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan transaction (e.g., QP01 for creating or QP02 for changing).
  Activate/Release Inspection Plan: If the inspection plan is inactive, you may need to activate or release it. This can be done in the inspection plan transaction.
  Assign to Plant/Storage Location: Ensure that the inspection plan is assigned to the correct plant and storage location. You can check this in the inspection plan details.
  Review Versioning: If there are multiple versions of the inspection plan, ensure that you are using the correct version. You can check the version history in the inspection plan transaction.
  Check Usage Restrictions: Review any restrictions that may be applied to the inspection plan. This could include specific criteria that must be met for the plan to be applicable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QP01, QP02, QP03 (for creating, changing, and displaying inspection plans, respectively).
  Quality Management Configuration: Ensure that the quality management module is properly configured in your SAP system, including settings for inspection plans and quality control.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing inspection plans and troubleshooting related issues.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify inspection plans.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management.