How To Fix /SCWM/QINSP238 - Insp. rule for matl &1/plant &2 is being deleted (insp. type inactive)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QINSP -

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Insp. rule for matl &1/plant &2 is being deleted (insp. type inactive)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP238 - Insp. rule for matl &1/plant &2 is being deleted (insp. type inactive) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP238 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection rule for a specific material and plant combination in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The message states that the inspection rule is being deleted because the inspection type is inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Inspection Type: The primary cause of this error is that the inspection type associated with the inspection rule for the specified material and plant is inactive. This can happen if the inspection type has been deactivated in the system or if it has not been properly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management (QM) module that affect the inspection rules.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the correct settings for quality inspection, leading to the inspection rule being flagged for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type:
  
  Go to the Quality Management (QM) module and check the status of the inspection type associated with the material and plant.
  If the inspection type is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new inspection type as required.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Rules:
  
  Navigate to the inspection rules for the material and plant in question.
  Ensure that the inspection rules are correctly configured and linked to an active inspection type.
  
  
  
  Material Master Configuration:
  
  Check the material master record for the material in question. Ensure that the quality management views are properly maintained and that the inspection type is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific configuration steps related to the inspection types and rules in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process to ensure that the inspection rule is no longer flagged for deletion and that the quality inspection process works as intended.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) to check material master settings, or QCC0 (Quality Inspection Control) to manage inspection types and rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection types and rules.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP EWM and QM for further assistance.