How To Fix QV124 - Short-term inspections are still open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Short-term inspections are still open

What causes this issue?

You have closed an inspection or made a usage decision although
inspections (short-term inspections) are still open.

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?

Ignore this message or cancel the action you just carried out.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV124 - Short-term inspections are still open ?

  The SAP error message QV124 ("Short-term inspections are still open") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when you are trying to perform an action that requires all short-term inspections to be completed or closed. This error indicates that there are still open inspection lots that need to be addressed before proceeding with the desired operation.
  Cause:
  
  Open Inspection Lots: There are one or more inspection lots that have not been completed or closed. This could be due to pending results, missing data, or inspections that have not been finalized.
  Incomplete Quality Inspections: The quality inspection process may not have been fully executed, meaning that the results have not been recorded or the inspection lot has not been released.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the SAP system that require all short-term inspections to be completed before allowing further actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Inspection Lots:
  
  Navigate to the Quality Management module in SAP.
  Use transaction codes such as QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) to identify any open inspection lots.
  Review the status of these lots to determine what needs to be completed.
  
  
  
  Complete or Close Inspection Lots:
  
  If there are open inspection lots, complete the necessary inspections and record the results.
  If the inspection is not required anymore, you may need to cancel or close the inspection lot using the appropriate transaction (e.g., QA11 for recording results and closing the lot).
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Results:
  
  Ensure that all required results have been entered and that the inspection lot is marked as completed.
  If there are any discrepancies or issues with the results, resolve them before attempting to proceed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines related to quality management processes to ensure compliance with procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP QM, such as:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA11: Record Results for Inspection Lots
  QA12: Change Inspection Results
  QA10: Create Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Processes: Understanding the overall quality management processes in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to inspections.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify inspection lots.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the QV124 error message in SAP.