How To Fix QV068 - Inspection lot &1: UD not possible as open long-term chars. exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Inspection lot &1: UD not possible as open long-term chars. exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV068 - Inspection lot &1: UD not possible as open long-term chars. exist ?

  The SAP error message QV068 indicates that you are trying to perform a usage decision (UD) on an inspection lot, but the system has detected that there are open long-term characteristics associated with that inspection lot. This means that there are characteristics that have not been fully evaluated or have pending results, preventing the usage decision from being completed.
  Cause:
  
  Open Long-Term Characteristics: The inspection lot has long-term characteristics that have not been finalized. Long-term characteristics are typically used for characteristics that require extended testing or evaluation over a period of time.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data for the long-term characteristics that need to be addressed before a UD can be made.
  Status of Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for a UD due to pending evaluations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Long-Term Characteristics:
  
  Go to the inspection lot in question and review the long-term characteristics.
  Ensure that all required evaluations and tests for these characteristics have been completed.
  
  
  
  Complete Evaluations:
  
  If there are pending evaluations, complete them. This may involve entering results for the long-term characteristics or marking them as completed.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If necessary, change the status of the long-term characteristics to indicate that they are no longer open. This may involve using transaction codes like QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to long-term characteristics in your organization to ensure compliance with testing and evaluation procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), QA11 (Record Results), and QA12 (Change Results).
  Long-Term Characteristics: Understand the purpose and handling of long-term characteristics in your quality management processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QV068 error and successfully perform the usage decision on the inspection lot.