How To Fix QV801 - No change documents exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 801

• Message text: No change documents exist

What causes this issue?

No change documents exist for the usage decision for this inspection
lot.

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?

Change documents are created when the usage decision is changed if the
change is made using the transaction "Change with History". If the
indicator "Docu. required" is set in the material master, changes to the
usage decision can only be made using "Change with History"

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV801 - No change documents exist ?

  The SAP error message QV801 ("No change documents exist") typically occurs when you are trying to access change documents for a particular object (like a material, vendor, or customer) in the Quality Management (QM) module, but the system cannot find any change documents related to that object.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Change Documents Created: The most common reason for this error is that no change documents have been created for the object you are trying to access. Change documents are only generated when specific changes are made to the object.
  
  
  Change Document Configuration: The system may not be configured to create change documents for the specific object type you are querying.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view change documents, leading to the error message.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Change documents may have been deleted or archived, making them unavailable for retrieval.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Changes: Verify if any changes have actually been made to the object in question. If no changes have been made, then there will be no change documents to display.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Ensure that the change document functionality is properly configured for the object type. This can be checked in the relevant customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under the specific module (e.g., QM).
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to view change documents. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SU01.
  
  
  Data Archiving: If change documents have been archived, you may need to check the archiving settings or retrieve the archived data if necessary.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how change documents are managed for the object type you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SCDO (Change Document Objects) to check the configuration of change document objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to change documents in your version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the QV801 error message in SAP.