How To Fix QF184 - Please provide routing number for operations and operation internal ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Please provide routing number for operations and operation internal ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF184 - Please provide routing number for operations and operation internal ID ?

  The SAP error message QF184 typically indicates that the system requires a routing number for operations and an operation internal ID, which are necessary for processing quality management tasks related to production or inspection processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing Information: The routing number or operation internal ID is not specified in the system for the relevant material or process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the routing setup or the quality management module.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or modifying the routing or inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: Ensure that the routing for the material in question is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and verifying that the routing number exists and is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  Verify Operation Details: Check the operations defined in the routing. Each operation should have a unique internal ID. If any operation is missing or incorrectly defined, it needs to be corrected.
  
  
  Create or Update Routing: If the routing does not exist, you may need to create a new routing (using transaction CA01) or update an existing one (using CA02) to include the necessary operations and their internal IDs.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Ensure that the quality management settings are correctly configured to link the routing and operations with the inspection plans.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on routing and quality management processes.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), CA03 (Display Routing), and QI01 (Create Inspection Plan).
  Master Data: Ensure that the master data for materials, routings, and inspection plans is correctly maintained.
  User Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify routing and quality management data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QF184 error and ensure that the necessary routing and operation details are correctly set up in your SAP system.