How To Fix QM173 - Assigning purchasing document to the notification

QM173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Assigning purchasing document to the notification

What causes this issue?

Your selected purchasing document is assigned to the notification.

System Response

On saving the notification, the system updates the document flow for
the purchasing document.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM173 - Assigning purchasing document to the notification ?

  The SAP error message QM173, which states "Assigning purchasing document to the notification," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with linking a purchasing document (like a purchase order) to a quality notification. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Causes of QM173 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Purchasing Document: The purchasing document you are trying to assign may not exist, or the document number may be incorrect.
  
  
  Document Status: The purchasing document may be in a status that does not allow it to be assigned to a quality notification (e.g., it may be closed or canceled).
  
  
  Notification Type Configuration: The configuration of the quality notification type may not allow for the assignment of purchasing documents.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign purchasing documents to notifications.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in