How To Fix QM014 - You cannot create an order for notification type &1 and plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 014

• Message text: You cannot create an order for notification type &1 and plant &2

What causes this issue?

The system has attempted to determine the parameters for opening the QM
order from the customizing data.
No customizing data is, however, maintained for the notification type
&v1& and the plant &v2&.

System Response

The order cannot be opened.

How to fix this error?

In the Customizing function change the parameters
in the QM order for the notification type &v1& and the plant &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM014 - You cannot create an order for notification type &1 and plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message QM014 indicates that you are trying to create a quality notification for a specific notification type and plant combination that is not allowed. This typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The notification type you are trying to use may not be configured for the specified plant in the system. Each notification type can have specific settings that determine where it can be used.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The notification type may not be assigned to the plant you are working with. This can happen if the notification type is restricted to certain plants only.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create notifications for that specific type or plant.
  
  
  Inactive Notification Type: The notification type may be inactive or not available for use in the current configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QM014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Notification Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Quality Notifications in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Notifications > Define Notification Types.
  Ensure that the notification type you are trying to use is correctly configured for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Notification Type to Plant:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the notification type is assigned to the plant you are working with.
  If it is not assigned, you may need to add the plant to the allowed list for that notification type.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create notifications for the specified type and plant.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Notification Types:
  
  Ensure that the notification type is active and available for use. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding the use of quality notifications.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  QM01 (to create quality notifications)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to the QM module and notification types.
  
  
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials specific to your organization for additional guidance on creating quality notifications.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QM014 error message in SAP.