How To Fix QM018 - Data transfer to the notification from sales order &1

QM018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Data transfer to the notification from sales order &1

What causes this issue?

You have specified the item &v2& of the sales order &v1& as a reference
for creating the quality notification.
The system has copied the following data (is present) from the sales
order item to the quality notification:
Material number
Plant
Batch
Customer number of the sold-to party
Sales organization
Distribution channel
Division
Cumulative quantity of the item as <LS>complaint quantity </>in the
notification
Sales unit

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM018 - Data transfer to the notification from sales order &1 ?

  The SAP error message QM018, which states "Data transfer to the notification from sales order &1," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with transferring data from a sales order to a quality notification. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving it.
  Causes of QM018 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The sales order may not have all the necessary data required for the quality notification. This could include missing material specifications, quantities, or other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module or the integration between Sales and Quality Management. This could involve settings related to the notification types or the data transfer process.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create or process the notification may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sales order data.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: