How To Fix Q0552 - Temporary external division ID &1 &2 is allowed for creation only

Q0552 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Temporary external division ID &1 &2 is allowed for creation only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0552 - Temporary external division ID &1 &2 is allowed for creation only ?

  The SAP error message Q0552, which states "Temporary external division ID &1 &2 is allowed for creation only," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create a quality notification or a related document that involves a temporary external division ID.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  
  Temporary External Division ID: The division ID you are trying to use is marked as temporary and is only allowed for creation purposes. This means that it cannot be used for other operations such as updates or modifications.
  
  
  Incorrect Usage: You might be attempting to perform an action that is not permitted for a temporary external division ID, such as trying to change or delete it after it has been created.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain division IDs for specific operations.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider