How To Fix QM151 - Check the number of the purchasing document/purchasing item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Check the number of the purchasing document/purchasing item

What causes this issue?

The purchasing document number or purchasing document item that was
entered 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM151 - Check the number of the purchasing document/purchasing item ?

  The SAP error message QM151, which states "Check the number of the purchasing document/purchasing item," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue related to the purchasing document or item number in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as when creating or processing quality notifications, inspections, or other QM-related activities.
  Causes of QM151 Error
  
  Invalid Document Number: The purchasing document number or item number entered may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number specified may not correspond to the purchasing document.
  Document Status: The purchasing document may be in a status that does not allow for the action being attempted (e.g., closed, blocked).
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the document or item number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the purchasing document or item.
  
  Solutions to QM151 Error
  
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