How To Fix SCI169 - Inspection &1 / &2 cannot be deleted, contains exception request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCI - Code Inspector

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Inspection &1 / &2 cannot be deleted, contains exception request

What causes this issue?

Inspection &V1&, version &V2& contains an exception request for object
&V3& &V4&.

System Response

The inspection cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

The inspection can only be deleted if the exception requested therein
Was accepted or rejected by the approver
Was deleted by the requester

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCI169 - Inspection &1 / &2 cannot be deleted, contains exception request ?

  The SAP error message SCI169 indicates that an inspection lot (identified by &1 and &2) cannot be deleted because it contains an exception request. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes where inspection lots are created for quality checks, and certain conditions prevent their deletion.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the inspection lot you are trying to delete has associated exception requests. Exception requests are used to document deviations from quality standards, and they often require specific handling. Because of this, SAP restricts the deletion of inspection lots that are linked to exception requests to maintain data integrity and compliance with quality management processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Exception Requests: 
  
  Use transaction code QA32 or QA03 to display the inspection lot and check if there are any exception requests associated with it.
  If there are exception requests, you will need to address them before you can delete the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Process Exception Requests:
  
  If the exception requests are no longer needed, you can either delete or close them, depending on your organization's procedures.
  If the exception requests are valid, you may need to resolve the issues they represent before proceeding with the deletion of the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Delete the Inspection Lot:
  
  Once all associated exception requests are handled, you can attempt to delete the inspection lot again using transaction code QA02 or QA32.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to handle exception requests, consult your organization's quality management documentation or reach out to your quality management team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete inspection lots and manage exception requests.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding the QM module in SAP can help you navigate and manage inspection lots and exception requests effectively.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP QM processes to better understand how to manage inspection lots and exception requests.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCI169 error and successfully delete the inspection lot if appropriate.