How To Fix QM027 - Operation &2 does not exist for order &1 in routing &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Operation &2 does not exist for order &1 in routing &3

What causes this issue?

You have specified the operation number &v2& for the order &v1&. This
operation, however, does not exist in the system.

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?

Check your input and correct it if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM027 - Operation &2 does not exist for order &1 in routing &3 ?

  The SAP error message QM027 indicates that there is an issue with the operation specified in a routing for a production order. Specifically, the message states that the operation number (&2) does not exist for the specified order (&1) in the routing (&3). This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) when trying to perform quality inspections or other operations related to production orders.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Operation Number: The operation number specified in the quality inspection lot or the production order does not match any operation in the routing.
  Routing Not Assigned: The routing assigned to the production order may not be correctly set up or may not include the specified operation.
  Deleted or Changed Operations: The operation may have been deleted or modified in the routing after the production order was created.
  Order Type Issues: The order type may not be compatible with the routing or operations defined.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, routing, or order.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Routing: 
  
  Go to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and verify that the operation number (&2) exists in the routing (&3) for the material associated with the order (&1).
  If the operation is missing, you may need to add it or correct the routing.
  
  
  
  Verify Production Order:
  
  Check the production order (transaction CO03) to ensure that it is correctly referencing the routing and that the operation numbers are correctly assigned.
  If the order was created before the routing was updated, consider re-creating the order or updating the routing.
  
  
  
  Inspect Quality Inspection Lot:
  
  If the error occurs during quality inspection, check the quality inspection lot to ensure it is linked to the correct production order and routing.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, routing, work center) is correctly maintained and consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect routing and operations.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check for any additional error logs or messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CO03: Display Production Order
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or enhancements that may affect the routing or order processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QM027 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.