How To Fix QM011 - Copy data from material document &1 to notification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Copy data from material document &1 to notification

What causes this issue?

You have specified the item &v2& of material document &v1& as a
reference for opening the quality notification.
The system has copied the following data (if present) from the material
document item to the quality notification:
Material number
Plant
Batch number
Supplier number
Customer number
Quantity of the item expressed as a <LS>quantity complained about</> in
the notification
Base unit of measure
Reference to purchasing document header and item

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM011 - Copy data from material document &1 to notification ?

  The SAP error message QM011, which states "Copy data from material document &1 to notification," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an issue with copying data from a material document to a quality notification. This can happen during the creation of a quality notification when the system attempts to pull in data from a related material document (such as a goods receipt or inspection lot) but encounters a problem.
  Causes of QM011 Error
  
  Missing Material Document: The specified material document (&1) may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Document Type: The material document may not be of the correct type that can be copied to a quality notification.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material document.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material document that prevent it from being copied.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the QM module that are not set up correctly, affecting the copying process.
  
  Solutions to QM011 Error
  
  
  Check Material Document: Verify that the material document referenced in the error message exists and is accessible. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) to check the document details.
  
  
  Verify Document Type: Ensure that the material document type is compatible with the quality notification you are trying to create. Check the configuration settings in the QM module to confirm that the document types are correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material document. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: Look for any inconsistencies or missing data in the material document. This may involve checking the status of the document, ensuring that all required fields are filled, and that there are no errors in the document.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the QM module. This may involve checking the settings for quality notifications and material documents to ensure they are correctly aligned.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to technical resources, consider debugging the process to identify the exact point of failure when attempting to copy the data.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QM01: Create Quality Notification
  QM02: Change Quality Notification
  MB03: Display Material Document
  IQ01: Create Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and notifications for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the QM011 error in SAP.