How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES228 - Unpacking not possible; inspection probably exists already

MSR_INSP_MESSAGES228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Unpacking not possible; inspection probably exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES228 - Unpacking not possible; inspection probably exists already ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES228 indicates that an attempt to unpack a delivery or a shipment cannot be completed because an inspection lot already exists for the materials involved. This situation typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) processes within SAP, where goods receipt inspections are performed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Inspection Lot: An inspection lot has already been created for the material being unpacked. This means that the system has already initiated a quality inspection process for that specific delivery.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process flow may not be followed correctly, leading to attempts to unpack materials that are already under inspection.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that are causing this behavior.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Inspection Lots:
  
  Use transaction code QA03 to display existing inspection lots for the material in question. Verify if