How To Fix EEWMHIK042 - No last inspection date can be determined for technical installation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWMHIK - IS-U: Inspections

• Message number: 042

• Message text: No last inspection date can be determined for technical installation &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct data for technical installation &V1&.
If necessary, enter last inspection date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWMHIK042 - No last inspection date can be determined for technical installation &1 ?

  The SAP error message EEWMHIK042 indicates that the system is unable to determine the last inspection date for a specific technical installation (identified by &1). This error typically arises in the context of maintenance management or asset management within SAP, particularly when dealing with equipment or technical objects that require inspections.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Inspection Data: The most common cause is that there is no inspection data recorded for the technical installation in question. This could be due to:
  
  The inspection has not been performed yet.
  The inspection data has not been properly recorded in the system.
  The inspection records may have been deleted or archived.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the last inspection date from being retrieved. This could involve settings related to maintenance plans, inspection types, or the technical installation itself.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the inspection data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Records: Verify if there are any existing inspection records for the technical installation. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IW38 for maintenance orders, IL03 for equipment).
  Checking the inspection history for the specific technical installation.
  
  
  
  Create Inspection Records: If no inspection records exist, you may need to create a new inspection record. This can typically be done through:
  
  Creating a maintenance order that includes an inspection task.
  Using the appropriate transaction to record the inspection.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the inspection records are present but the error persists, review the configuration settings related to inspections and maintenance plans. Ensure that:
  
  The inspection types are correctly defined.
  The technical installation is properly linked to the relevant maintenance plans.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the inspection data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling inspection records and maintenance management.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Maintenance Order), IW32 (Change Maintenance Order), IL01 (Create Equipment), and IL03 (Display Equipment).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  Support: If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EEWMHIK042 error and ensure that the last inspection date for the technical installation can be determined correctly.