How To Fix QA260 - Order type &1 of the QM order does not correspond to plant specifications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Order type &1 of the QM order does not correspond to plant specifications

What causes this issue?

The QM order you specified has the order type &v1&. This order type
does not match the order type for long-term QM orders stored in the
plant specifications.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA260 - Order type &1 of the QM order does not correspond to plant specifications ?

  The SAP error message QA260 indicates that there is a mismatch between the order type of a Quality Management (QM) order and the specifications defined for the plant in the system. This typically occurs when the order type being used does not align with the configurations or settings that have been established for the specific plant in the Quality Management module.
  Cause:
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type used in the QM order may not be configured for the specific plant in the system.
  Plant Specifications: The plant may have specific settings or requirements that are not met by the order type being used.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the plant or order type.
  Customizations: Customizations or enhancements in the system may have altered the expected behavior of the order types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for QM order types in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Quality Management > Quality Planning > Quality Inspection > Define Order Types.
  Ensure that the order type in question is correctly configured for the plant you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Specifications:
  
  Verify the specifications and settings for the plant in the Quality Management module.
  Check if the order type is allowed for the specific plant by reviewing the settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (such as material master, inspection plans, etc.) is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate order type and plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the specific order type and plant to ensure compliance with any business rules or requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the QM order can be processed successfully.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) to test and validate the QM orders.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand the implications of order types and plant specifications.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments in your SAP environment, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the behavior of QM orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QA260 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.