How To Fix SCI097 - Inspection cannot be carried out due to invalid check variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCI - Code Inspector

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Inspection cannot be carried out due to invalid check variant

What causes this issue?

The check variant belonging to the inspection contains at least one
check that has become invalid due to a change in the check class on
which it is based (for example, through the transport of a new program
version).

System Response

The inspection cannot be performed with this check variant.

How to fix this error?

If the inspection has not yet been started, proceed to change mode for
the check variant used in this inspection and save this (if necessary,
with a new attribute selection).
If the inspection has terminated, the check variant can no longer be
changed. Create the check variant and the inspection once again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCI097 - Inspection cannot be carried out due to invalid check variant ?

  The SAP error message SCI097, which states "Inspection cannot be carried out due to invalid check variant," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when trying to perform an inspection lot or quality check. This error indicates that the check variant assigned to the inspection lot is either invalid or not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Check Variant: The check variant assigned to the inspection lot may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: The check variant may not be properly configured in the system, leading to it being deemed invalid.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or inspection plan may not be correctly set up, which can lead to the assignment of an invalid check variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the check variant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Check Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code QCC1 (for creating check variants) or QCC2 (for changing check variants) to verify if the check variant exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the check variant is active and assigned to the appropriate inspection type.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material. Ensure that the check variant is correctly assigned in the inspection plan.
  Use transaction code QP01 to display the inspection plan and verify the check variant settings.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master data to ensure that the correct inspection type and check variant are assigned. You can check this using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the check variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QCC1 - Create Check Variant
  QCC2 - Change Check Variant
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary components are set up correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SCI097 error message in SAP.