How To Fix QM653 - Plant &1 and storage location &2 combination is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Plant &1 and storage location &2 combination is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM653 - Plant &1 and storage location &2 combination is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message QM653 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the plant and storage location specified in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified plant and storage location in relation to the quality management settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The plant and storage location combination may not be properly configured in the system for quality management processes.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data for the specified plant and storage location may not be set up correctly, or the quality management view may be missing.
  Inactive Quality Management: Quality management may not be activated for the specified plant or storage location.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the plant, storage location, or material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the plant and storage location are correctly set up for quality management.
  Ensure that the quality management view is activated for the material in the specified plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check if the quality management view is maintained for the material in the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Activate Quality Management:
  
  If quality management is not activated, you can activate it by going to the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path: Logistics -> Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Master Data -> Activate Quality Management.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the master data.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to make necessary adjustments to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to quality management for additional guidance on configuration and setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  OMQ1 (Maintain Quality Management Settings)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM653 error and ensure that the plant and storage location combination is correctly configured for quality management processes in SAP.