How To Fix QM051 - Batch &1 does not correspond to the batch in the repair order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Batch &1 does not correspond to the batch in the repair order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM051 - Batch &1 does not correspond to the batch in the repair order ?

  The SAP error message QM051 ("Batch &1 does not correspond to the batch in the repair order") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is a mismatch between the batch number specified in a transaction and the batch number associated with a repair order. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to post a goods movement or perform a quality inspection.
  Causes:
  
  Batch Number Mismatch: The batch number entered does not match the batch number linked to the repair order.
  Incorrect Batch Assignment: The batch may not be assigned correctly to the material or the repair order.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the batch number entered by the user.
  System Configuration Issues: There could be issues with how batches are managed in the system, such as settings related to batch management or quality inspection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Batch Number: Check the batch number entered in the transaction and ensure it matches the batch number associated with the repair order. You can do this by reviewing the repair order details in the system.
  
  
  Check Repair Order: Open the repair order in SAP and confirm the batch number assigned to it. Ensure that the batch you are trying to use is indeed the one linked to the order.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If there is a typographical error, correct the batch number and try the transaction again.
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings: If the issue persists, review the batch management settings in the system. Ensure that the configuration allows for the correct assignment and usage of batches in the context of repair orders.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling batch-related errors in QM.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), and QA32 (Quality Inspection Lot) to navigate and check the relevant data.
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how batches are created, assigned, and managed within the system.
  Quality Management Processes: Review the processes related to quality management and how they interact with batch management to ensure compliance with business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.