How To Fix QBEXT218 - Order &1: Deletion of EWM inspection doc. &2 because order was deleted

QBEXT218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QBEXT - QBEXT

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Order &1: Deletion of EWM inspection doc. &2 because order was deleted

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QBEXT218 - Details

• The SAP error message QBEXT218 indicates that an inspection document associated with a specific order in Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) is being deleted because the order itself has been deleted. This error typically arises in scenarios where there is a dependency between the order and the inspection document, and the system is trying to maintain data integrity by ensuring that related documents are also removed when the primary document (the order) is deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Deletion: The primary cause of this error is the deletion of the order (e.g., a production order, purchase order, etc.) that is linked to an inspection document in EWM.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, which means that if an order is deleted, any associated documents, such as inspection documents, must also be handled appropriately to avoid orphaned records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Order Status: Verify the status of the order that is being deleted. Ensure that it is in a