How To Fix QF185 - Routing number for operations &1 is not valid for production order &2

QF185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Routing number for operations &1 is not valid for production order &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF185 - Routing number for operations &1 is not valid for production order &2 ?

  The SAP error message QF185 indicates that there is an issue with the routing number associated with a specific operation in a production order. This error typically arises when the routing number specified for the operation is not valid or cannot be found in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Routing Number: The routing number specified in the production order does not exist in the system or is not correctly defined.
  Routing Not Assigned: The routing may not be assigned to the material or production order.
  Inactive Routing: The routing might be inactive or not valid for the specific plant or production version.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the routing setup or the production order itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Routing Number: Verify that the routing number specified in the production order is correct. You can do this by navigating to the routing in the SAP system and ensuring it exists and is active.
  Assign Routing: If the routing