How To Fix VQ238 - Several check steps still exist!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VQ - SD Archiving and Product Allocation

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Several check steps still exist!

What causes this issue?

The product allocation method has been set to the discrete check.
Several product allocation steps exist in the hierarchy settings for
product allocation procedure &v1&. For the discrete check only one
product allocation step with an empty step counter is allowed.

System Response

The product allocation will not work.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the hierarchy setting for the product allocation check
accordingly.

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  SAP Error Message: VQ238 - Several check steps still exist!
  
  
  Cause:
  This error message typically occurs during the Quality Management (QM) inspection lot processing in SAP. It indicates that there are still open or incomplete inspection steps (check steps) in the inspection lot that have not been fully processed or confirmed.
  In other words, the system is preventing you from completing or closing the inspection lot because some inspection steps have not been finalized. This ensures that all required quality checks are performed before the inspection lot is closed.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you try to close or complete an inspection lot but some inspection steps are still open.
  When you attempt to post results or usage decisions but the system detects incomplete inspection steps.
  During inspection lot processing in QM module, especially in the results recording or usage decision phase.
  
  
  
  Solution:
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