How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG159 - Incompatible with plant configur. (insp. point &1, lot &2, operation &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Incompatible with plant configur. (insp. point &1, lot &2, operation &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG159 - Incompatible with plant configur. (insp. point &1, lot &2, operation &3) ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG159 indicates that there is an incompatibility with the plant configuration for a specific inspection point, lot, and operation in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the configuration settings in the system and the data being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The plant configuration for the inspection point may not be set up correctly or may not match the requirements for the lot and operation being processed.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, inspection plan, or quality info records.
  Incorrect Inspection Point: The inspection point specified may not be valid for the given lot or operation.
  Lot Status: The status of the lot may not allow for the operation to be performed, such as if the lot is blocked or has not been released for inspection.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The inspection point may not be correctly assigned to the operation in the routing or the inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the plant, inspection point, and operation. Ensure that they are correctly set up and compatible with each other.
  Validate Master Data: Check the master data for the material, inspection plan, and quality info records to ensure they are consistent and correctly defined.
  Inspect Inspection Point: Verify that the inspection point is valid for the lot and operation. You can do this by checking the inspection plan and the routing.
  Review Lot Status: Check the status of the lot to ensure it is in a state that allows for the inspection operation to be performed.
  Reassign Inspection Points: If necessary, reassign the inspection points in the routing or inspection plan to ensure they match the operation being performed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration settings related to QM and the error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QP01 (for creating inspection plans) to review the relevant data.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you may want to analyze the program flow to identify where the incompatibility arises.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QM_API_ODATA_MSG159 error in your SAP system.