How To Fix /SCWM/QINSP038 - Q-inspection not relevant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QINSP -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Q-inspection not relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP038 - Q-inspection not relevant ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP038 indicates that a quality inspection is not relevant for the specific situation you are dealing with in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This message typically arises in the context of quality management processes within warehouse operations.
  Cause:
  The error message can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Inspection Type Configuration: The inspection type may not be configured correctly for the material or the process you are trying to execute. This could mean that the material is not set up for quality inspection in the system.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary settings for quality inspection. For example, the quality management view might not be activated.
  
  
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type being used may not be set up to trigger a quality inspection.
  
  
  Stock Type: The stock type of the material may not be relevant for quality inspection. For instance, if the stock is already in a status that does not require inspection (like unrestricted stock), the system may not trigger an inspection.
  
  
  Quality Inspection Lot: There may not be a quality inspection lot created for the material movement you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SCWM/QINSP038 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for quality management and ensure that the inspection type is correctly set up for the material and the process.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master record for the relevant material. Ensure that the quality management view is activated and that the necessary inspection settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Verify Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Review the warehouse process type configuration to ensure that it is set up to allow for quality inspections.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Type:
  
  Ensure that the stock type of the material is appropriate for quality inspection. If the stock is in a status that does not require inspection, consider changing the stock type or the process.
  
  
  
  Create Quality Inspection Lot:
  
  If necessary, manually create a quality inspection lot for the material movement you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to quality inspections in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), or QA32 (Display Quality Inspection Lot) to check configurations and settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the quality inspection process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.