How To Fix QM629 - Production supply area is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Production supply area is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM629 - Production supply area is missing ?

  The SAP error message QM629, which states "Production supply area is missing," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) and Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid production supply area for the material or process being executed. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The production supply area has not been defined in the system for the material or plant in question.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the necessary data related to the production supply area.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not be correctly configured to include the production supply area.
  Missing Assignment: The production supply area may not be assigned to the relevant storage location or material type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the production supply area is defined under the relevant views (e.g., Plant Data/Storage).
  Ensure that the production supply area is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Define Production Supply Area:
  
  If the production supply area is missing, you can define it in the system. This can typically be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Production Supply Area and ensure that the necessary areas are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Verify the plant settings to ensure that the production supply area is correctly configured and linked to the relevant storage locations.
  
  
  
  Assign Production Supply Area:
  
  If the production supply area is not assigned to the storage location, you can do this in the configuration settings or directly in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the production supply area settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring production supply areas and managing material master data.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the QM629 error message in SAP.