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

QF179 - Overview

• 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