How To Fix QM185 - No goods receipts exist for purchasing document &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 185

• Message text: No goods receipts exist for purchasing document &1 &2

What causes this issue?

No goods receipts exist for your selected purchasing document &v1& &v2&
. You cannot, therefore, make a return delivery, based on this
purchasing document.

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?

Assign a purchasing document with existing goods receipts to the
notification, if you want to create the return delivery based on an
original purchasing document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM185 - No goods receipts exist for purchasing document &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message QM185 "No goods receipts exist for purchasing document &1 &2" typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to perform a quality inspection or other related activities, but the system cannot find any goods receipts associated with the specified purchasing document.
  Cause:
  
  No Goods Receipt Created: The most common reason for this error is that no goods receipt (GR) has been created for the specified purchase order (PO) or purchasing document.
  Incorrect Document Number: The purchasing document number or item number provided may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Goods Receipt Not Posted: The goods receipt may have been created but not yet posted, or it may have been posted incorrectly.
  Document Status: The purchasing document may be in a status that does not allow for goods receipts to be created (e.g., it may be blocked or canceled).
  Delivery Issues: The delivery of goods may not have occurred, or the delivery may have been rejected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Goods Receipt: Verify if a goods receipt has been created for the specified purchasing document. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction (e.g., MIGO) to see if the GR exists.
  Create Goods Receipt: If no goods receipt exists, create one using the MIGO transaction. Ensure that you enter the correct purchasing document number and item.
  Verify Document Number: Double-check the purchasing document number and item number you are using to ensure they are correct.
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the purchasing document in the system to ensure it is open and not blocked or canceled.
  Consult with Logistics: If you are unsure about the status of the goods receipt or the purchasing document, consult with the logistics or procurement team to clarify the situation.
  Review Inspection Lot: If you are working with inspection lots, ensure that the inspection lot is correctly linked to the goods receipt.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to goods receipts and purchasing documents include:
  
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  MB51: Material Document List
  
  
  Quality Management: Understanding the integration between the QM module and the MM (Materials Management) module is crucial, as QM processes often depend on the existence of goods receipts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.