How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES118 - WMC inspection header instance was not created (before image state)

MSR_INSP_MESSAGES118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 118

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES118 - WMC inspection header instance was not created (before image state) ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES118 indicates that the WMC (Warehouse Management Control) inspection header instance was not created, specifically in the context of a "before image state." This error typically arises in the context of inspection lot processing, particularly when dealing with quality management (QM) and warehouse management (WM) integration.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the quality management or warehouse management settings that prevents the creation of the inspection header.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: If the data related to the inspection lot or the material being inspected is inconsistent or incomplete, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create inspection headers.
  
  
  System Bugs: There could be a bug in the SAP system or a specific transaction that is causing the error.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like material master, inspection plan, etc.) may be missing