How To Fix QV047 - Change batch status to -unrestricted- based on the usage decision

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Change batch status to -unrestricted- based on the usage decision

What causes this issue?

The current batch status is to be changed from "not released" to
"released", since the usage decision (batch status proposal) calls for
this.

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 do not carry out the change to the batch status and want to
change the usage decision code instead, select <LS>Cancel</>, and
answer the question on teh safety popup with "No". You can now change
the usage decision code and save again.
If the change to the batch status is OK, select <LS>Enter</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV047 - Change batch status to -unrestricted- based on the usage decision ?

  The SAP error message QV047 indicates that there is an issue with changing the batch status to "unrestricted" based on the usage decision in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises during the process of making a usage decision for a batch of materials after quality inspection.
  Cause:
  The error message QV047 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Quality Inspection Results: The inspection results may not meet the required criteria for the batch to be released to unrestricted stock. If the results indicate that the material does not conform to quality standards, the system will prevent the status change.
  
  
  Batch Status Configuration: The configuration settings for batch management may not allow the change to unrestricted status based on the current usage decision.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Usage Decision: If the usage decision has not been recorded correctly or is missing, the system will not allow the batch status to be changed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the batch status.
  
  
  Batch Management Settings: The batch management settings in the material master may restrict the change of status based on certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QV047 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Inspection Results: Check the quality inspection results to ensure that they meet the criteria for releasing the batch to unrestricted stock. If the results indicate non-conformance, you may need to take corrective actions.
  
  
  Check Usage Decision: Ensure that the usage decision has been made correctly. If it has not been recorded, you will need to enter the usage decision before attempting to change the batch status.
  
  
  Batch Status Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the batch management and quality management modules to ensure that they allow for the change to unrestricted status based on the usage decision.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to batch management and quality management.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like QA32 (for usage decision) and MSC2N (for changing batch status) to navigate and check the relevant data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to batch management and usage decisions.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in quality inspections and batch management are adequately trained and have access to relevant documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QV047 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.