How To Fix QV164 - Inspection lot & was not created yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Inspection lot & was not created yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV164 - Inspection lot & was not created yet ?

  The SAP error message QV164 indicates that an inspection lot has not been created for a particular material or process. This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) when trying to perform actions that require an inspection lot, such as recording results or performing a quality inspection.
  Causes of Error QV164
  
  Inspection Lot Not Created: The most common cause is that the inspection lot has not been generated for the material or process you are trying to work with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for quality management may not be set up correctly, leading to the failure to create inspection lots.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary quality management views activated.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the inspection lot may not be configured correctly.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the batch may not have been created or may not be linked to an inspection lot.
  
  Solutions to Error QV164
  
  
  Create Inspection Lot: Ensure that an inspection lot is created for the material. This can typically be done through the transaction code QA01 (Create Inspection Lot) or through the relevant process that should trigger the creation of the inspection lot (e.g., goods receipt, production order confirmation).
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the inspection type, usage, and other related settings.
  
  
  Review Material Master: Check the material master record to ensure that the quality management views are properly maintained. You can do this using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  Inspect Document Types: Verify that the document types used for creating inspection lots are correctly configured in the system. This can be checked in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is in use, ensure that the batch is created and linked to the inspection lot. You can check batch details using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch).
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create inspection lots and perform quality management activities.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the Quality Management section.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to inspection lot creation and error messages.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.