How To Fix QPLEXT057 - Material document &1 is not contained in the document flow table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPLEXT - External Inspection

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Material document &1 is not contained in the document flow table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPLEXT057 - Material document &1 is not contained in the document flow table ?

  The SAP error message QPLEXT057 indicates that a specific material document (identified by the placeholder &1) is not found in the document flow table. This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when trying to access or process a material document that is expected to be linked to a quality inspection or other related processes.
  Cause:
  
  Document Not Created: The material document may not have been created or posted correctly in the system.
  Document Flow Table Not Updated: The document flow table may not have been updated due to a system error or a transaction that did not complete successfully.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to manual changes or data migration issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the document flow.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Creation: Verify that the material document in question has been created. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction (e.g., MIGO for goods movements).
  Reprocess the Transaction: If the document was not created successfully, try to reprocess the transaction that should have generated the material document.
  Check Document Flow Table: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the document flow table (e.g., QPST) to see if the document is indeed missing.
  Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the database. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for this.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document flow. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that fix known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MIGO (Goods Movement), MB03 (Display Material Document), and QI01 (Create Inspection Lot).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document flow and quality management processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the QPLEXT057 error effectively.