How To Fix QA019 - Enter either a cost center or an order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Enter either a cost center or an order

What causes this issue?

You can enter either a cost center <ZH>or</> a CO internal order as an
account assignment value for QM orders. Both fields, however, are
currently filled in. This is not possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Remove one of the two account assignment entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA019 - Enter either a cost center or an order ?

  The SAP error message QA019 ("Enter either a cost center or an order") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when you are trying to record results or perform inspections in the system. This error indicates that the system requires either a cost center or an order to be specified for the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Center or Order: The most common cause of this error is that neither a cost center nor an order has been entered in the relevant fields of the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require these fields to be filled out for certain transactions.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Information:
  
  When prompted with the error, check the transaction screen for fields labeled "Cost Center" or "Order."
  Enter a valid cost center