How To Fix QM504 - Partner number only advisable with partner function

QM504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Partner number only advisable with partner function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM504 - Partner number only advisable with partner function ?

  The SAP error message QM504 ("Partner number only advisable with partner function") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an issue with the partner function configuration in the system. This error indicates that a partner number has been entered without a corresponding partner function, which is necessary for the system to process the data correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partner Function: The partner number has been entered in a field that requires a partner function to be specified, but the partner function is either missing or not correctly assigned.
  
  Configuration Issues: The partner function may not be properly configured in the system, or the partner number may not be valid for the specified partner function.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in data entry where the partner function was overlooked or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Partner Function: Ensure that the partner function is specified correctly in the relevant transaction or master data