How To Fix QM155 - No suitable purchasing document could be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 155

• Message text: No suitable purchasing document could be assigned

What causes this issue?

The required function could not be executed, since no purchasing
documents exist in the system for the material you entered.

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 QM155 - No suitable purchasing document could be assigned ?

  The SAP error message QM155 ("No suitable purchasing document could be assigned") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an attempt to create a quality inspection lot, but the system cannot find a suitable purchasing document (like a purchase order) that can be linked to the inspection lot. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods receipt or when performing quality inspections.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Purchase Order: There may not be a purchase order created for the material being received.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type of the purchase order may not be compatible with the quality inspection process.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may not be set up correctly for quality management, or the relevant inspection settings may be missing.
  Delivery Issues: The delivery may not be linked correctly to the purchase order.
  Document Status: The purchase order may be in a status that does not allow for inspection lot creation (e.g., closed or canceled).
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location in the purchase order may not match the settings in the material master or the inspection lot.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Purchase Order: Verify that a valid purchase order exists for the material and that it is in an appropriate status (open or partially delivered).
  Review Material Master: Ensure that the material master is correctly configured for quality management. Check the QM view and ensure that the relevant settings are in place.
  Inspect Document Type: Confirm that the document type of the purchase order is compatible with the quality inspection process.
  Link Deliveries: Ensure that the delivery is correctly linked to the purchase order and that the goods receipt is being processed against the correct delivery.
  Check Plant and Storage Location: Make sure that the plant and storage location in the purchase order match those in the material master and the inspection lot.
  Review Inspection Settings: Check the inspection settings in the quality management configuration to ensure they are set up correctly for the material and the purchasing process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order), MM03 (Display Material), and QA32 (Display Inspection Lot) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the materials and processes involved.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for more detailed troubleshooting steps.