How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES078 - An inspection already exists for delivery/item &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 078

• Message text: An inspection already exists for delivery/item &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES078 - An inspection already exists for delivery/item &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES078 indicates that there is already an inspection lot created for the specified delivery item. This typically occurs during the quality inspection process when you attempt to create a new inspection lot for a delivery item that has already been inspected or is in the process of being inspected.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Inspection Lot: The primary cause of this error is that an inspection lot already exists for the delivery item you are trying to process.
  Duplicate Processing: The system may be set up to prevent duplicate inspection lots for the same delivery item to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Delivery Item: You may be trying to create an inspection lot for a delivery item that is not eligible for a new inspection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Inspection Lots: 
  
  Use transaction code QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) to check if an inspection lot already exists for the delivery item in question. 
  If an inspection lot is found, you can review its status and determine if further action is needed.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Status:
  
  If the existing inspection lot is still open or in process, you may need to complete or close it before creating a new one.
  If the inspection lot is completed, you may need to create a new inspection lot for a different reason or item.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Item:
  
  If you believe that the inspection lot should not exist, you may need to investigate why it was created. This could involve checking the delivery process or the quality management settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to quality management and inspection lot creation.
  
  
  
  Error Handling:
  
  If you are sure that no inspection lot should exist, and you still encounter this error, it may be necessary to contact your SAP support team to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding the QM module in SAP can help in managing inspection lots and quality processes effectively.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the context of the inspection lot for the delivery item in question.