How To Fix QY071 - An open lot or long-term inspection characteristic exists for sample &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QY - QM: Sample management

• Message number: 071

• Message text: An open lot or long-term inspection characteristic exists for sample &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QY071 - An open lot or long-term inspection characteristic exists for sample &1 ?

  The SAP error message QY071 indicates that there is an issue with a quality inspection lot or a long-term inspection characteristic that is open or active for a specific sample. This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Open Inspection Lot: The error occurs when there is an open inspection lot associated with the material or batch you are trying to process. This means that the inspection lot has not been fully processed or closed.
  Long-Term Inspection Characteristic: If there are long-term inspection characteristics that are still active, they may prevent further processing of the sample or lot.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data related to the inspection lot or characteristics that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lots: 
  
  Go to the Quality Management module and check for any open inspection lots related to the material or batch in question. You can use transaction codes like QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) to view the details.
  If there are open lots, you may need to complete the inspection process, which includes recording results and closing the lot.
  
  
  
  Review Long-Term Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Check if there are any long-term inspection characteristics that are still active. You can do this by reviewing the inspection plan associated with the material.
  If necessary, complete the long-term inspection process or deactivate the characteristics if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all required data for the inspection lot and characteristics is complete and consistent. This may involve checking the material master data, inspection plans, and any related documentation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling inspection lots and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot).
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings for quality management in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error QY071 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QY071 and continue with your quality management processes in SAP.