How To Fix QM648 - Fill plant and storage location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 648

• Message text: Fill plant and storage location

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM648 - Fill plant and storage location ?

  The SAP error message QM648 ("Fill plant and storage location") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system requires specific information about the plant and storage location but it is missing.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Plant or Storage Location: The plant and storage location fields are not filled in the relevant transaction or master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or inspection lot may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to determine the plant and storage location.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary plant and storage location information maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QM648 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Transaction: Ensure that you are entering the plant and storage location in the relevant fields when creating or processing the inspection lot.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the plant and storage location are correctly maintained for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct plant and that the storage location is valid.
  
  
  
  Inspect Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the settings for inspection lots and quality inspections are correctly defined.
  You can access the configuration through transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant QM settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the plant and storage location fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), QA03 (Display Inspection Lot).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, as they can impact how inspection lots are processed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QM648 error in SAP.