How To Fix /SCWM/QINSP031 - Inspection document for counting was determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QINSP -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Inspection document for counting was determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP031 - Inspection document for counting was determined ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP031 indicates that an inspection document for counting has been determined in the context of warehouse management and quality inspection processes. This message typically arises in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an attempt to perform a counting process, but the system has identified that an inspection document is already associated with the counting process.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Inspection Document: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an inspection document created for the material or stock that you are trying to count. This can happen if a previous counting or inspection process was initiated but not completed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the quality management or warehouse management modules that are causing the system to incorrectly determine an inspection document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, stock, or inspection documents in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Inspection Documents: 
  
  Navigate to the Quality Management (QM) module and check if there are any existing inspection documents for the material or stock in question. You can use transaction codes like QA32 or QA33 to view inspection lots.
  If an inspection document exists, you may need to complete or close it before proceeding with the counting process.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel the Inspection: 
  
  If the inspection document is still valid, complete the inspection process. If it is no longer needed, you may cancel the inspection document.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in both the EWM and QM modules to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes reviewing the inspection types, quality inspection settings, and warehouse management settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the stock or inspection documents. This may involve running reports or using transaction codes to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the error message for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional guidance based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32, QA33, LB10, and LB11 for managing inspection lots and counting processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCWM/QINSP031 for any known issues or updates that may address the error.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your counting process in SAP EWM.