How To Fix QA188 - No routing was assigned to the order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 188

• Message text: No routing was assigned to the order

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out an inspection during production. According to the
inspection setup in the quality management view of the material master,
the inspection with the corresponding inspection type is carried out
with a routing.
However, no routing is assigned to the production order.

System Response

The system expects a routing to be assigned to the order.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different order, or change the inspection setup for the
corresponding inspection type in the material master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA188 - No routing was assigned to the order ?

  The SAP error message QA188 ("No routing was assigned to the order") typically occurs in the context of quality management and production orders. This error indicates that the system cannot find a routing for the production order, which is necessary for the quality inspection process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing: The most common cause is that the production order does not have an associated routing. This can happen if the routing was not created or assigned to the material master.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the correct routing information or may not be set up properly for the production process.
  Order Type Configuration: The order type used may not be configured to allow for routing assignments.
  Routing Deactivation: The routing may have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The routing may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant or location where the order is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing Assignment:
  
  Go to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and check if the routing exists for the material in question.
  Ensure that the routing is assigned to the correct plant and is active.
  
  
  
  Assign Routing to the Order:
  
  If the routing is missing, you can assign it to the production order manually. This can be done in the production order transaction (e.g., CO02) by navigating to the "Routing" tab and entering the appropriate routing.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that the routing is correctly assigned in the "Work Scheduling" view.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration for the order type in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) to ensure that it allows for routing assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CO02: Change Production Order
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on routing and production order management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.