How To Fix RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS042 - Only select inspection materials with the type 'Document'

RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS - Messages for Results Recording for Portal Role

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Only select inspection materials with the type 'Document'

What causes this issue?

The required user action can only be executed for inspection methods
with the type "document". However, you have selected at least one
inspection method that is of a different type.

System Response

The system cannot execute the desired user action for the affected
selection of inspection methods.

How to fix this error?

Only select inspection methods with the type "document".

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS042 - Only select inspection materials with the type 'Document' ?

  The SAP error message RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS042 indicates that the system is enforcing a restriction on the types of inspection materials that can be selected for recording results in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related processes. Specifically, it states that only materials classified as 'Document' can be selected for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material you are trying to select for inspection is not classified as a 'Document' type in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to only allow certain types of materials for specific inspection processes, and the material you are trying to use does not meet these criteria.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing it as a valid