How To Fix QM658 - Plant and storage location not found for item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Plant and storage location not found for item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM658 - Plant and storage location not found for item ?

  The SAP error message QM658 ("Plant and storage location not found for item") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when the system cannot find the specified plant and storage location for a particular item in a transaction. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating a quality inspection lot or processing a goods movement.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The plant or storage location specified in the transaction does not exist or is not correctly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly for the specified plant and storage location.
  Inactive Plant/Storage Location: The plant or storage location may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the material in the QM module may not be complete or may not include the specified plant/storage location.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant or storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Verify that the plant and storage location exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data screens in SAP.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data for the specified plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly for the specified plant and storage location. Check the views relevant to Quality Management and Inventory Management.
  Make sure that the material is active and has the necessary data filled in.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the QM module to ensure that the plant and storage location are properly assigned and configured for quality inspections.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the specified plant and storage location. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consult with your SAP support team or IT department for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM01, MM02, SPRO, and QM01 for quality management processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on configuring QM and managing master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QM658 error message in SAP.