How To Fix /SCWM/IT218 - Quality ins. stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Quality ins. stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT218 - Quality ins. stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT218 Quality ins. stock type not maintained for plant &1 / storage location &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to process goods that are subject to quality inspection, but the system cannot find the appropriate stock type configuration for the specified plant and storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The quality inspection stock type has not been defined for the specified plant and storage location in the system.
  Incorrect Plant/Storage Location: The plant or storage location specified in the transaction may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for quality inspection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Stock Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM.
  Navigate to the path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Define Stock Types.
  Ensure that the quality inspection stock type is defined for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Maintain Quality Inspection Settings:
  
  Ensure that the quality inspection stock type is properly assigned in the material master for the relevant material.
  You can check this in the material master by navigating to the relevant views (e.g., Plant Data/Storage 1, Quality Management).
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Double-check that the plant and storage location you are using in your transaction are correct and exist in the system.
  Ensure that the plant and storage location are active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Quality Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the quality management settings are correctly configured for the materials being processed.
  This includes checking the inspection type and the relevant settings in the quality management module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check material master data, and SPRO for configuration settings.
  Quality Management: Familiarize yourself with the quality management processes in SAP, as they are closely related to stock types and inspection processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCWM/IT218.