How To Fix QM032 - Item number &2 does not exist for sales order &1

QM032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Item number &2 does not exist for sales order &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM032 - Item number &2 does not exist for sales order &1 ?

  The SAP error message QM032, which states "Item number &2 does not exist for sales order &1," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a quality inspection or related activity for a sales order item that the system cannot find. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number specified in the transaction does not exist in the sales order. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  Sales Order Not Created: The sales order itself may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Item Not Relevant for QM: The item in question may not be set up for quality management processes, meaning it is not relevant for inspection.
  Document Status: The sales order may be in a status that does not allow for quality management activities (e.g., it may be closed or