How To Fix QD631 - Manufacturer does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Manufacturer does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD631 - Manufacturer does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QD631 ("Manufacturer does not exist") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Material Management (MM) when the system is unable to find a manufacturer record for a specific material or product. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating or processing inspection lots, or when trying to access material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Manufacturer Data: The manufacturer information for the material has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Manufacturer Code: The manufacturer code entered does not exist in the database.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the material master and the manufacturer.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the manufacturer data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Manufacturer Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the manufacturer information is maintained under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing).
  If the manufacturer is missing, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Verify Manufacturer Code:
  
  Ensure that the manufacturer code you are using is correct. You can check the list of manufacturers in the system (transaction code MK03 for viewing vendor data).
  
  
  
  Maintain Manufacturer Information:
  
  If the manufacturer does not exist, you may need to create a new manufacturer record. This can typically be done in the vendor master data (transaction code XK01 for creating a vendor).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the manufacturer data. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines specific to your organization regarding the maintenance of manufacturer data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  XK01: Create Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  XK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  Quality Management: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management module if this error occurs during quality-related processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the QD631 error message in SAP.