How To Fix QB128 - Inconsistency with assigned Q agreement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QB - Message IDs for QM in procurement

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Inconsistency with assigned Q agreement

What causes this issue?

The quality assurance agreement for the Q informaton record has been
deleted. The agreement was not, however, deleted when the Q information
record was maintained.

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?

Ensure that the version is consistent by maintaining the Q information
record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QB128 - Inconsistency with assigned Q agreement ?

  The SAP error message QB128, which states "Inconsistency with assigned Q agreement," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the quality agreement and the quality inspection lot or the material being processed.
  Causes of QB128 Error
  
  Missing or Incorrect Quality Agreement: The quality agreement assigned to the material or vendor may not exist, or it may not be correctly configured.
  Changes in Quality Agreement: If there have been recent changes to the quality agreement that have not been reflected in the associated inspection lot or material master.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be correctly linked to the quality agreement.
  Vendor Master Data Issues: The vendor associated with the material may not have the correct quality agreement assigned.
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for the current operation to be performed.
  
  Solutions to Resolve QB128 Error
  
  
  Check Quality Agreement:
  
  Verify that the quality agreement exists and is correctly configured for the material and vendor in question.
  Ensure that the quality agreement is active and has the correct validity dates.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and check the quality management views to ensure that the quality agreement is correctly assigned.
  Make sure that the material is linked to the correct quality agreement.
  
  
  
  Inspect Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master data to ensure that the correct quality agreement is assigned to the vendor.
  Ensure that the vendor is active and has the necessary authorizations.
  
  
  
  Update Inspection Lot:
  
  If the inspection lot is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change its status or create a new inspection lot.
  If applicable, reprocess the inspection lot to reflect the current quality agreement.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to quality agreements and inspection lots for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QAG1 (for managing quality agreements) to investigate the issue further.
  Quality Management Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for Quality Management in your SAP system are correctly set up.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify quality agreements and related data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the QB128 error in SAP.