How To Fix QA055 - Only '06' order types are allowed (QM order)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Only '06' order types are allowed (QM order)

What causes this issue?

You have entered an order type which cannot be maintained in this view
of the table. The order type you have entered cannot be used in QM.

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?

Choose an order type for QM orders.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA055 - Only '06' order types are allowed (QM order) ?

  The SAP error message QA055, which states "Only '06' order types are allowed (QM order)," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes when you are trying to create or process a Quality Notification or Quality Order that is not using the correct order type.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system is configured to only allow specific order types for Quality Management processes, and in this case, it is restricted to order type '06'. This restriction is often set in the configuration of the Quality Management module, where only certain order types are permitted for specific operations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Order Type: Ensure that you are using the correct order type '06' when creating or processing the QM order. If you are using a different order type, switch to '06'.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you believe that other order types should be allowed, you may need to review the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Quality Notifications > Define Order Types.
  Check the settings for order types and see if you need to add or modify the allowed order types for QM orders.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or process QM orders. Sometimes, restrictions can be due to user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of QM order types.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP QM for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  QM Order Types: In SAP, order types are used to categorize different types of orders. Each order type can have specific settings and behaviors.
  Quality Notifications: These are used to document and manage quality issues, and they can be linked to various order types depending on the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the QA055 error and proceed with your Quality Management processes in SAP.