IW217 - No inspection lot could be generated for order &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No inspection lot could be generated for order &1

What causes this issue?

An inspection type has been defined for the order type in question. An
inspection lot should be generated when the order is released. No
inspection point field combination has been defined in any of the
maintenance task lists used in the order. This is why no insepction lot
can be generated.

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?

If an inspection lot is to be created, the order must contain at least
one procedure which was taken from a maintenance task list and which
has been define for one of the inspection point field combinations.
This must be done before the order is released.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW217 - No inspection lot could be generated for order &1 ?

  The SAP error message IW217 ("No inspection lot could be generated for order &1") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when trying to create an inspection lot for a production order or a maintenance order. This error indicates that the system was unable to generate an inspection lot for the specified order due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Quality Management Settings: The order may not be configured to trigger an inspection lot. This can happen if the quality management settings for the order type do not require inspection lots.
  Order Status: The order may not be in a status that allows for inspection lot creation. For example, if the order is already completed or technically closed, the system will not generate an inspection lot.
  Material Master Settings: The material associated with the order may not have the necessary quality management settings in the material master record. This includes settings related to inspection types and quality inspection.
  Inspection Type: The inspection type may not be defined for the order type or the material being processed.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with batch determination that prevent the creation of an inspection lot.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration in the Quality Management module that prevents the generation of inspection lots.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Order Type Configuration: Verify that the order type is configured to generate inspection lots. This can be done in the configuration settings for the order type in the SAP system.
  Review Order Status: Ensure that the order is in a status that allows for inspection lot creation. If the order is completed, you may need to create a new order or adjust the status.
  Inspect Material Master: Check the material master record for the relevant material to ensure that the quality management settings are correctly configured. Look for the inspection type and ensure it is active.
  Verify Inspection Type: Ensure that the inspection type is correctly defined for the order type and that it is applicable to the material being processed.
  Batch Management Check: If batch management is in use, ensure that the batch determination process is functioning correctly and that there are no issues with batch assignment.
  Consult Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that all relevant settings in the Quality Management module are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and QA01 (Create Inspection Lot) to manage orders and inspection lots.
  Quality Management Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on configuring quality management settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.