How To Fix QA218 - Inspection type & is not available in the QINF record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Inspection type & is not available in the QINF record

What causes this issue?

You want to perform an inspection for a supplier with a different
inspection type to that proposed by the system.
All the inspection types that are possible for an inspection are defined
in the quality info record. The inspection type that you have selected,
however, is not defined in the quality info record.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the following options:
Choose the inspection type proposed by the system.
Define the desired inspection type in the quality info record by storing
a status profile or an inspection type for the incoming inspection in
the record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA218 - Inspection type & is not available in the QINF record ?

  The SAP error message QA218 indicates that the specified inspection type is not available in the Quality Inspection (QINF) record. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform a quality inspection for a material or batch that does not have the relevant inspection type defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Type: The inspection type you are trying to use is not defined for the material in the Quality Management (QM) module.
  Incorrect Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not have the necessary inspection type assigned.
  Batch Management Issues: If you are working with batches, the batch may not have the inspection type configured.
  Quality Info Record Issues: The Quality Info Record (QINF) may not have been created or updated correctly for the material and inspection type combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Quality Management view to ensure that the required inspection type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Quality Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code QINFO to check if the Quality Info Record exists for the material and the inspection type.
  If it does not exist, create a new Quality Info Record with the appropriate inspection type.
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the inspection type is configured correctly in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Quality Management -> Quality Inspection -> Define Inspection Types.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If you are dealing with batches, ensure that the batch has the correct inspection type assigned. You can check this in the batch master record.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QINFO: Quality Info Record
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall configuration of the Quality Management module in SAP, as it can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA218 error and ensure that the necessary inspection types are available for your quality inspection processes.