How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES040 - Inspection code is missing; item &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Inspection code is missing; item &1/&2

What causes this issue?

The inspection code is missing.

System Response

The inspection is incomplete and cannot be confirmed.
This only applies to inspections in the warehouse; inspections by the
supplier do not require confirmation.

How to fix this error?

Specify an inspection code.

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 MSR_INSP_MESSAGES040 - Inspection code is missing; item &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES040 indicates that an inspection code is missing for a specific item in a material document or inspection lot. This error typically occurs during quality management processes, particularly when trying to perform inspections or quality checks on materials.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of an inspection code for the specified item in the system. The inspection code is essential for defining how the quality inspection should be conducted for that particular material or item. It may be missing due to:
  
  Configuration Issues: The inspection code may not have been set up in the system for the material or item in question.
  Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary quality management data filled out, including the inspection code.
  Document Errors: The document being processed may not have been properly created or may have missing information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Quality Management view to ensure that the inspection code is assigned to the material.
  If it is missing, you can add the inspection code using transaction code MM02 (change material master).
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Ensure that there is an inspection plan associated with the material that includes the required inspection code.
  You can check this using transaction code QP03 (display inspection plan).
  
  
  
  Assign Inspection Code:
  
  If the inspection code is not defined, you may need to create or assign an appropriate inspection code using transaction code QCC1 (create inspection code) or QCC2 (change inspection code).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the inspection codes are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration and processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  QCC1: Create Inspection Code
  QCC2: Change Inspection Code
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding the QM module in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to inspections and quality checks.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.