How To Fix QM638 - No PSA found for entered storage bin &1 and warehouse number &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 638

• Message text: No PSA found for entered storage bin &1 and warehouse number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM638 - No PSA found for entered storage bin &1 and warehouse number &2 ?

  The SAP error message QM638 "No PSA found for entered storage bin &1 and warehouse number &2" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find a corresponding Quality Inspection stock (PSA - Post Storage Area) for a specific storage bin and warehouse number. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to perform quality inspections or when moving stock.
  Causes:
  
  Missing PSA Configuration: The Post Storage Area (PSA) may not be configured for the specified storage bin and warehouse number.
  Incorrect Storage Bin: The storage bin entered may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Warehouse Management Settings: There may be issues with the Warehouse Management (WM) settings that prevent the system from recognizing the PSA.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the storage bin or warehouse number.
  Quality Inspection Setup: The Quality Inspection setup may not be correctly linked to the storage bin or warehouse.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check PSA Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the warehouse and ensure that the PSA is properly defined for the storage bin in question.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant settings under Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Define Storage Type and Storage Bin.
  
  
  
  Verify Storage Bin:
  
  Ensure that the storage bin exists and is active in the system. You can check this using transaction code LS03N (Display Storage Bin).
  Confirm that the storage bin is assigned to the correct warehouse number.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the Warehouse Management settings to ensure that the warehouse is properly configured to handle quality inspections.
  Ensure that the relevant movement types for quality inspection are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Inspect Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data to ensure that the quality inspection settings are correctly configured for the material in question.
  Check if the material is set to be subject to quality inspection in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Quality Inspection Setup:
  
  Ensure that the quality inspection process is correctly set up for the materials being handled in the specified storage bin.
  Check if the inspection type is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring PSAs and handling quality inspections.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to configuration settings.
  LS03N: Display Storage Bin.
  MM03: Display Material Master.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QM638 error message in SAP.