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title: "Creating an Anomaly in PLSS ECHs"
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updated: 2026-10-27T23:12:05Z
published: 2026-10-27T23:12:05Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ims-handbook.cenosco.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating Anomalies in PLSS ECHs

> [!WARNING]
> User Note
> 
> The content below describes the behavior of Anomalies in versions of IMS prior to Release 4.12.
> 
> To learn more about creating and managing Anomalies in the new, unified Anomaly Management System, see: [Creating and Linking Anomalies](/v414/docs/creating-and-linking-anomalies).

An anomaly can only be created from the [ECH Details page](/v414/docs/detailing-plss-echs).

To create an Anomaly:

- Go to the ECH's Details Page.
- Scroll to the Inspection data and codes section.
- Under CONDITION FOUND click on What was found?
- On the applicable condition click the *OBS* button.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/creating-anomalies-in-PLSS-ECH.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A24%3A05Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A24%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PFZJBfWjyRf2o6z6KJRhglL0vfQlRkhAg91VK4LrIj0%3D)

Click the OBS button to add an Anomaly.

To create an anomaly click on the OBS button.

- Tick the checkbox Keep track as a Finding in upcoming inspections.
- Tick the checkbox Track as an Anomaly.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/creating-anomalies-in-PLSS-ECH-image-1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A24%3A05Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A24%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PFZJBfWjyRf2o6z6KJRhglL0vfQlRkhAg91VK4LrIj0%3D)

Tick Track as an Anomaly parameter checkbox to open the Anomaly creation window.

Note: On a Finding, the Inspection Location can be selected.
- Click on the *Plus* button to add an Anomaly.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/cond-hist-temp-image-3.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A24%3A05Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A24%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PFZJBfWjyRf2o6z6KJRhglL0vfQlRkhAg91VK4LrIj0%3D)

Click on the Plus button to create an Anomaly.

- Fill in the Anomaly details.
- Click **Save**.

The Anomaly ID will be shown after the Track as an Anomaly parameter.

> In the example below the Anomaly ID is "A00048". Click on the name of the Anomaly to see the Anomaly Details Page.
> 
> ![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/cond-hist-temp-image-e3j6evjs(1).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A24%3A05Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A24%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PFZJBfWjyRf2o6z6KJRhglL0vfQlRkhAg91VK4LrIj0%3D)
> 
> Click on the Anomaly ID to see the Anomaly Details Page.

## Adding Findings to an Existing Anomaly

To add a Finding to an existing Anomaly:

- Select the row of the existing Anomaly in the grid below.
- Click **OK**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/e492a0e0-a4ba-4aca-8fc6-76b95f91fdf3/Images/Documentation/creating-anomalies-in-PLSS-ECH-image-4.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-28T14%3A24%3A05Z&se=2026-10-28T15%3A24%3A05Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PFZJBfWjyRf2o6z6KJRhglL0vfQlRkhAg91VK4LrIj0%3D)

To add an Anomaly to an existing one, click on the Anomaly you want to add it to, and then click ok.

For more information see [PLSS Anomalies Overview](/v414/docs/plss-anomalies-overview).