IW218 - No inspection lot created for order &1, since technical object has errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No inspection lot created for order &1, since technical object has errors

What causes this issue?

The following causes are possible:
The order contains no equipment and no functional location, either in
the reference object screen or in the object list.
However, a task list is integrated, which requires either a piece of
equipment or a functional location as inspection point.
The order contains a piece of equipment in the reference object screen
and/or at least one functional location in the object list.
However, a task list is integrated which contains a functional location
as inspection point.
The order contains a functional location in the reference object screen
and/or at least one functional location in the object list.
However, a task list is integrated which contains a piece of equipment
as inspection point.

System Response

The order is not released.

How to fix this error?

In such a situation, users must decide themselves whether or not the
order should be released.
If users decide to release the order, the system can still not generate
an inspection lot.
After a technical object was entered in the reference object screen and/
or in the object list, whose category corresponds to the inspection
point category of the task list, an inspection lot is generated when the
order is released. The inspection lot contains all the technical objects
of the order which correspond to the inspection point category of the
task list.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW218 - No inspection lot created for order &1, since technical object has errors ?

  The SAP error message IW218 indicates that no inspection lot has been created for a specific order because there are errors associated with the technical object (such as a piece of equipment or a functional location). This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) processes within SAP, particularly when trying to create inspection lots for maintenance orders or production orders.
  Causes of Error IW218
  
  
  Technical Object Errors: The technical object (equipment or functional location) linked to the order may have inconsistencies or errors in its master data. This could include missing or incorrect data in fields that are required for inspection lot creation.
  
  
  Quality Management Settings: The settings for quality management may not be properly configured for the specific technical object. This includes settings related to inspection types, quality plans, or the assignment of inspection characteristics.
  
  
  Order Status: The maintenance or production order may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of inspection lots.
  
  
  Missing Inspection Characteristics: If the inspection characteristics required for the inspection lot are not defined or are incomplete, this can prevent the creation of the lot.
  
  
  Solutions to Error IW218
  
  
  Check Technical Object Data:
  
  Go to the technical object (equipment or functional location) in SAP and verify that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the object is active and not flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Management Settings:
  
  Check the quality management settings for the technical object. Ensure that the correct inspection types are assigned and that the quality plan is properly configured.
  Verify that the inspection characteristics are defined and linked to the relevant inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Order Status Verification:
  
  Check the status of the order. Ensure that it is in a status that allows for inspection lot creation (e.g., released or in process).
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Review the inspection characteristics associated with the order. Make sure that they are complete and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to check for any system configuration issues that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment), IL03 (Display Functional Location), and QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) to investigate the technical object and inspection lot details.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarity with the QM module in SAP can be beneficial, as it encompasses various processes related to quality planning, inspection, and control.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed guidance on managing inspection lots and technical objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the IW218 error message in SAP.