How To Fix /SCWM/QINSP172 - Acceptance sampling in procurement is inactive; 1 inspection rule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QINSP -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Acceptance sampling in procurement is inactive; 1 inspection rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP172 - Acceptance sampling in procurement is inactive; 1 inspection rule ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP172 indicates that acceptance sampling in procurement is inactive for a specific inspection rule. This message typically arises in the context of quality management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with quality inspections during the procurement process.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Acceptance Sampling is Not Configured: The system is set up in such a way that acceptance sampling is not activated for the relevant inspection rule.
  Inspection Rule Settings: The inspection rule associated with the procurement process does not have acceptance sampling enabled.
  Quality Management Configuration: There may be a broader configuration issue in the Quality Management (QM) module that affects how inspection rules are applied.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code QCC1 (for creating or changing inspection characteristics) or QCC2 (for displaying inspection characteristics).
  Verify the settings of the inspection rule in question. Ensure that acceptance sampling is activated for the rule.
  
  
  
  Activate Acceptance Sampling:
  
  If acceptance sampling is not activated, you may need to modify the inspection rule to enable it. This can typically be done in the inspection rule configuration settings.
  Ensure that the sampling procedure is correctly defined and linked to the inspection rule.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Management Settings:
  
  Check the overall configuration of the Quality Management module to ensure that it is set up correctly for procurement processes.
  You may need to consult with your SAP QM consultant or refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring acceptance sampling.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the acceptance sampling works as expected during the procurement process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation or the SAP Community for additional insights and best practices related to acceptance sampling and inspection rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring acceptance sampling.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP QM and EWM to better understand the implications of acceptance sampling in procurement.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/QINSP172 and ensure that acceptance sampling is properly configured for your procurement processes.