How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES117 - WMC inspection header instance was not created (after image state)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 117

• Message text: WMC inspection header instance was not created (after image state)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES117 - WMC inspection header instance was not created (after image state) ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES117 indicates that the inspection header instance was not created in the system, which can occur during the processing of inspection lots in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises in the context of the Material Management (MM) and Quality Management (QM) integration.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the Quality Management settings or the inspection plan.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as material master records, inspection plans, or quality info records may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create inspection lots or headers.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or inconsistency in the database.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, issues with batch data can prevent the creation of inspection headers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the inspection types and their assignment to the relevant material.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is available and correctly maintained. This includes:
  
  Material master data
  Inspection plans
  Quality info records
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create inspection headers.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Batch Data: If batch management is in use, verify that the batch data is correct and that the batch is not blocked or in an inconsistent state.
  Reprocessing: If the error occurred during a batch process, try reprocessing the relevant transaction or job.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like QA32 (for managing inspection lots) or QA01 (for creating inspection lots) to further investigate the issue.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and any relevant logs or screenshots.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and inspection lot processing for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.