How To Fix QV209 - Make a usage decision before you enter the quality score

QV209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Make a usage decision before you enter the quality score

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter a quality score without first making a usage
decision.

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?

Delete the quality score you entered, or first enter a usage decision
code.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV209 - Make a usage decision before you enter the quality score ?

  The SAP error message QV209, which states "Make a usage decision before you enter the quality score," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires a usage decision (UD) to be made before you can enter a quality score for an inspection lot. A usage decision is a formal decision made by quality personnel regarding the status of the inspected materials, such as whether they are accepted, rejected, or require further action. The quality score is often used to evaluate the quality of the materials based on the inspection results.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Inspection Lot: Navigate to the inspection lot that you are working with in the SAP system.
  
  
  Make a Usage Decision:
  
  Go to the transaction code for making a usage decision, which is usually QA32 (for collective