How To Fix CNV20551102 - QM plant specification &1 for deletion in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV20551 - message for package 20551 (company code delete)

• Message number: 102

• Message text: QM plant specification &1 for deletion in company code &2

What causes this issue?

There are plant specifications for evaluation of the inspection point.

System Response

In Customizing under <ZK>Quality management -> Quality Planning ->
Inspection planning -> General</>, there is a step called <ZK>Define
identifications for check points</>. In this step, one or more plant
specifications for evaluation of inspection points have been defined. It
was now found that plant specification &V1& will be removed during the
deletion process (table TQ79).

How to fix this error?

Check thoroughly if this record should really be deleted in table TQ79.
If you are not absolutely sure, you may want to exclude the following
tables from the deletion:
TQ79 - Table with inspection point/user field combinations
TQSS1 - System setting RM-QSS: Plant level
QPMZ - Assignment table - insp. methods/master insp. characteristic
QPMK - Inspection characteristic master
QPAM - Inspection catalog selected sets
QPAC - Inspection catalog codes for selected sets
QMTT - Inspection Method Texts
QMTB - Inspection method master record
QMAT - Inspection type - material parameters
QINF - QM-info record for material and vendor
QDQL - Quality level
QCVM - Certificate profile characteristic level
QALS - Inspection lot record
QAPP - Inspection point
Caution: If you do not check this properly, you may endanger the
functions of quality management as a whole.
If possible, contact the responsible QM consultant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV20551102 - QM plant specification &1 for deletion in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message CNV20551102 typically relates to issues encountered during the deletion of a Quality Management (QM) plant specification in a specific company code. This error is often encountered in the context of data migration or system conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's Conversion Tools or during the execution of specific transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message CNV20551102 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a QM plant specification that is either:
  
  In Use: The specification is still being referenced by other objects or processes within the system, such as inspection plans, quality notifications, or other QM-related documents.
  Not Found: The specified plant or company code does not exist or is incorrectly referenced in the deletion request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Verify if the QM plant specification is being used in any active inspection plans, quality notifications, or other QM-related documents. If it is, you will need to delete or modify those dependencies before attempting to delete the specification.
  
  
  
  Validate Plant and Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the plant and company code specified in the error message are correct. Check if they exist in the system and are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like QDP1 (for creating QM plant specifications) or QDP2 (for changing QM plant specifications) to check the status of the specifications and their dependencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete QM specifications. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test potential solutions without affecting the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully delete the QM plant specification.