How To Fix QAFM_MESSAGES017 - Process &1 not according to the specified for document type &2

QAFM_MESSAGES017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QAFM_MESSAGES - Messages for Funds Management - Qatar

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Process &1 not according to the specified for document type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAFM_MESSAGES017 - Process &1 not according to the specified for document type &2 ?

  The SAP error message QAFM_MESSAGES017 indicates that there is an issue with the processing of a document in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, the error states that the process for a certain document type is not being followed as specified in the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type specified in the error message may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the Quality Management configuration.
  
  
  Process Flow Violations: The process defined for the document type may not align with the actions being attempted. For example, if a certain document type requires specific steps to be followed, and those steps are not adhered to, this error may occur.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the specified document type.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies