How To Fix /SCWM/QINSP021 - Handling unit inspection is not active (Customizing activation missing)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QINSP -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Handling unit inspection is not active (Customizing activation missing)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP021 - Handling unit inspection is not active (Customizing activation missing) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP021 Handling unit inspection is not active (Customizing activation missing) typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an attempt to perform handling unit (HU) inspection, but the necessary configuration for handling unit inspection is not activated in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Missing: The handling unit inspection feature has not been activated in the system's configuration settings.
  Customizing Settings: The relevant customizing settings for handling unit inspection may not be properly set up or may be incomplete.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type being used may not be configured to allow for handling unit inspections.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the handling unit inspection is properly configured in your SAP EWM system. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Activate Handling Unit Inspection:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Extended Warehouse Management -> Cross-Process Settings -> Handling Unit Management -> Activate Handling Unit Inspection
  
  Ensure that the handling unit inspection is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Process Types:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process types that you are using are configured to allow handling unit inspections.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under:
  Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Process Types -> Define Warehouse Process Types
  
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Settings:
  
  Check if the inspection settings for the relevant material and handling unit types are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the inspection type is set up correctly in the material master.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the handling unit inspection process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP Help documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or EWM consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRDI for inbound delivery processing, which may involve handling unit inspections.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform handling unit inspections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully activate handling unit inspection in your SAP EWM system.