How To Fix QM605 - No partner is assigned to the notification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 605

• Message text: No partner is assigned to the notification

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter a partner using the input help. However, this
is only possible if the notification has already been assigned to a
partner.

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 partner to the notification, if you want to use the partner
several times, and then use the input help.
Enter the partner's name directly, if you only want to use this once.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM605 - No partner is assigned to the notification ?

  The SAP error message QM605 ("No partner is assigned to the notification") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to create or process a quality notification, but the system cannot find a partner (such as a person or organization) assigned to that notification. This can prevent you from proceeding with the notification process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Partner Assignment: The most common cause is that the quality notification does not have any partners assigned to it. Partners can include responsible persons, notification creators, or other relevant stakeholders.
  Incorrect Configuration: The partner determination procedure may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to the inability to assign partners automatically.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to partners, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  User Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign partners.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Assign Partners Manually:
  
  Open the quality notification in change mode.
  Navigate to the "Partners" tab.
  Manually assign the required partners (e.g., responsible person, creator) to the notification.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Determination Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the partner determination procedure is correctly set up in the configuration.
  Go to the customizing settings (SPRO) and check the partner determination settings for quality notifications.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the partners involved. Ensure that the relevant partner records exist and are correctly maintained.
  Verify that the partner roles are correctly defined and assigned.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to assign partners to notifications. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on partner assignment in quality notifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QM01 (Create Quality Notification) and QM02 (Change Quality Notification) to manage notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to partner assignments in quality notifications.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM605 error and successfully assign partners to your quality notifications.