How To Fix QM059 - Material change: Adjust the quantity if necessary!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Material change: Adjust the quantity if necessary!

What causes this issue?

Changing of the material.

System Response

The unit of measure of the new material is copied into the
notification.
The quantity is not converted on the basis of the new unit of measure.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, enter a new quantity.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM059 - Material change: Adjust the quantity if necessary! ?

  The SAP error message QM059 ("Material change: Adjust the quantity if necessary") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is a discrepancy between the quantity of materials being processed and the expected quantity in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as inspection lot creation, quality notifications, or when performing quality inspections.
  Cause:
  
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity of the material being inspected or processed does not match the quantity recorded in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The quantity of the material has been changed after the inspection lot was created.
  There was a manual entry error.
  The material was partially received or issued.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as incorrect settings for the material type or quality management views.
  
  
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, discrepancies can arise if the batch quantities do not match the expected quantities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust the Quantity: Review the quantity of the material in the system and adjust it as necessary. This can be done by:
  
  Updating the inspection lot with the correct quantity.
  Ensuring that the quantity in the material document matches the quantity in the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for any inconsistencies. Ensure that the quality management views are correctly set up and that the material type is appropriate for the processes being performed.
  
  
  Review Batch Information: If batch management is used, check the batch information to ensure that the quantities are correctly recorded and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error in your version of SAP.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering quantities and managing inspection lots to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QM01: Create Quality Notification
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional fixes or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM059 error and ensure that your quality management processes run smoothly.