How To Fix RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS016 - Selection criteria for inspection lot-related selection are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS - Messages for Results Recording for Portal Role

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Selection criteria for inspection lot-related selection are missing

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a selection criterion for inspection-lot related
delimitation.

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?

Restrict your selection with at least one of the following criteria:
Inspection lot origin
Customer
Vendor
Manufacturer
Batch

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS016 - Selection criteria for inspection lot-related selection are missing ?

  The SAP error message RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS016 indicates that there are missing selection criteria for inspection lot-related selection when trying to record results in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically occurs when the system expects certain parameters to be provided for processing inspection lots, but they are not available or not specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The most common cause is that the selection criteria for the inspection lot are not filled in the relevant fields. This could be due to user oversight or a configuration issue.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the inspection lot or the result recording process may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the inspection lots.
  System Bugs or Issues: In rare cases, there may be bugs or issues in the SAP system that could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Ensure that all required fields for the selection criteria are filled in. This includes fields like inspection lot number, material number, plant, etc.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the inspection lot processing.
  User Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the inspection lots. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Use Transaction Codes: If you are using a specific transaction code to record results, ensure that you are using the correct one and that it is configured properly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if you suspect a system bug.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QE01 (for recording results).
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Quality Management to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS016.