How To Fix QD172 - You must enter a plant and a creation date

QD172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QD - Message-Id. für Dynamisierung

• Message number: 172

• Message text: You must enter a plant and a creation date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD172 - You must enter a plant and a creation date ?

  The SAP error message QD172, which states "You must enter a plant and a creation date," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with quality notifications or inspections. This error indicates that the system requires specific information that has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to create or process a quality-related document (like a quality notification or inspection lot) without specifying the necessary fields, specifically:
  
  Plant: The plant where the quality inspection or notification is relevant.
  Creation Date: The date when the document is being created.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that both the plant and the creation date are entered in the relevant fields before proceeding. Here are the steps to follow:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: 
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where you encountered the error.
  Look for the fields labeled "Plant" and "Creation Date."
  Ensure that both fields are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Select the