How To Fix VL170 - Error creating inspection lot for material &1


VL170 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VL -

  • Message number: 170

  • Message text: Error creating inspection lot for material &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    An internal error has occurred during the creation of an inspection lot
    for material &V1&.

    System Response

    The item was not created.

    How to fix this error?

    Analyse the following error message (&V4&) from QM:
    &V2& &V3&

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


VL170 - Details

  • The SAP error message VL170, which states "Error creating inspection lot for material &1," typically occurs during the process of creating an inspection lot for a material in the context of goods movements, such as goods receipt or transfer postings. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving it.
    Causes of VL170 Error
    
    
    Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the quality management (QM) view.
    
    
    Quality Management Configuration: The quality management settings may not be properly configured. This includes settings related to inspection types, inspection lot creation, and the assignment of quality inspection characteristics.
    
    
    Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, there may be issues with batch determination or batch status that prevent the creation of an inspection lot.
    
    
    Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not allow for

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