How To Fix QV066 - Inspection lot &1: Usage decision cannot be made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Inspection lot &1: Usage decision cannot be made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV066 - Inspection lot &1: Usage decision cannot be made ?

  The SAP error message QV066, which states "Inspection lot &1: Usage decision cannot be made," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there are issues preventing the user from making a usage decision on an inspection lot. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incomplete Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may not have all the required results recorded. If any required characteristics are missing results, the usage decision cannot be made.
  
  
  Blocked Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may be blocked for usage decision due to various reasons, such as quality notifications or other processes that need to be completed first.
  
  
  Status Issues: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for a usage decision to be made. For example, if the lot is already marked as "Usage Decision Made" or is in a status that restricts further actions.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management settings that prevent the usage decision from being processed.
  
  
  Dependencies on Other Documents: The inspection lot may be linked to other documents (like production orders or delivery documents) that need to be completed or released before a usage decision can be made.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Results: Ensure that all required inspection results have been entered for the inspection lot. Go to the inspection lot and verify that all characteristics have been evaluated.
  
  
  Review Lot Status: Check the status of the inspection lot. If it is blocked or in a status that prevents a usage decision, you may need to resolve those issues first.
  
  
  Check for Quality Notifications: If there are any quality notifications associated with the inspection lot, ensure that they are addressed. This may involve completing or closing the notifications.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings for inspection types, usage decision criteria, and other related configurations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QA11 (for making usage decisions) to navigate and troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make usage decisions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.