How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_QM004 - Missing data inspection planning: Party entitled to dispose

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_QM -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Missing data inspection planning: Party entitled to dispose

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_QM004 - Missing data inspection planning: Party entitled to dispose ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_QM004 Missing data inspection planning: Party entitled to dispose typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or data related to the inspection planning for a specific material or batch, particularly concerning the party entitled to dispose of the goods.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Plan: The inspection plan for the material may not be defined or is incomplete.
  Missing Master Data: The master data for the material or batch may not have the necessary quality management information.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for quality management in the system may not be properly set up.
  Missing Party Entitled to Dispose: The specific party (e.g., a specific plant, storage location, or business unit) that is entitled to dispose of the goods may not be defined in the inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the Quality Management module and check if an inspection plan exists for the material in question.
  Ensure that the inspection plan is complete and includes all necessary details, including the party entitled to dispose.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that the QM view is properly maintained and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  Verify that the batch management settings are correctly configured if batch management is being used.
  
  
  
  Configure Quality Management Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Ensure that the relevant organizational units (plants, storage locations) are properly configured to handle quality inspections.
  
  
  
  Define Party Entitled to Dispose:
  
  If the party entitled to dispose is missing, you may need to define it in the inspection plan or the material master.
  This can typically be done in the inspection plan or through the material master data maintenance transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up inspection plans and quality management processes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage inspection plans and material master data.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in SPRO under Quality Management to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Batch Management: If batch management is involved, ensure that the batch characteristics and management settings are correctly defined.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCWM/DLV_QM004.