How To Fix QF179 - Operation incomplete: You must always have entries in 'PLNFL' and 'VORNR'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Operation incomplete: You must always have entries in 'PLNFL' and 'VORNR'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF179 - Operation incomplete: You must always have entries in 'PLNFL' and 'VORNR' ?

  The SAP error message QF179, which states "Operation incomplete: You must always have entries in 'PLNFL' and 'VORNR'," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Production Planning (PP) when you are trying to create or process a Quality Notification or Inspection Lot. This error indicates that the system requires specific fields to be filled in before proceeding.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by missing mandatory fields in the operation data. Specifically:
  
  PLNFL: This field represents the "Operation/Activity Number" in the routing or production order.
  VORNR: This field represents the "Operation Number" in the routing or production order.
  
  If either of these fields is empty or not properly filled, the system will not allow you to proceed with the operation, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the required fields are filled in correctly. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Operation Data:
  
  Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., creating a Quality Notification or Inspection Lot).
  Ensure that both the PLNFL and VORNR fields are populated with valid entries.
  
  
  
  Review the Routing/Production Order:
  
  If you are working with a production order, check the routing associated with that order to ensure that it has valid operations defined.
  Make sure that the operations have been correctly assigned and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for the relevant QM or PP modules to ensure that the settings are correct and that the required fields are marked as mandatory.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific transaction you are using. This can provide insights into what is expected in the PLNFL and VORNR fields.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QM01: Create Quality Notification
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  CO01: Create Production Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error QF179 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to access and modify the necessary data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the QF179 error message in SAP.