How To Fix QY054 - Usage decision has already been made for inspection lot &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QY - QM: Sample management

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Usage decision has already been made for inspection lot &1

What causes this issue?

Once the usage decision is made for the inspection lot, you cannot
create a new sample drawing for it, since the samples
belonging to this sample drawing can no longer be inspected
using this 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?

The reference field must reference an inspection lot that is not yet
completed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QY054 - Usage decision has already been made for inspection lot &1 ?

  The SAP error message QY054 indicates that a usage decision (UD) has already been made for a specific inspection lot. This means that the system does not allow you to make another usage decision for that inspection lot because it has already been processed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Usage Decision: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to make a usage decision on an inspection lot that has already been finalized. Once a UD is made, the status of the inspection lot is updated, and further changes are restricted.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may prevent changes to the inspection lot after a UD has been made.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status: Verify the status of the inspection lot in question. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot in the SAP system and checking its current status. If the UD has already been made, you will need to review the details of that decision.
  Review UD History: If you need to see what decision was made, you can check the history of the inspection lot to understand the previous usage decision.
  Reversal of UD: If you need to change the usage decision, you may need to reverse the UD. This can typically be done using transaction code QA11 (for recording usage decisions) or QA12 (for changing usage decisions), but note that reversing a UD may have implications on inventory and quality management processes.
  Consult with Quality Management Team: If you are unsure about the implications of reversing a UD or if you need to make a new decision, consult with your quality management team or SAP support for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Usage Decision
  QA12: Change Usage Decision
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for more detailed information on usage decisions and inspection lot processing.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to inspection lots and usage decisions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the QY054 error and understand the status of the inspection lot in question.