How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_QM016 - Delivery &1/&2: &3 prohibited by vendor or product (quality reason)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_QM -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Delivery &1/&2: &3 prohibited by vendor or product (quality reason)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_QM016 - Delivery &1/&2: &3 prohibited by vendor or product (quality reason) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_QM016 indicates that a delivery is prohibited due to a quality-related issue associated with either the vendor or the product. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and quality management processes within SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM).
  Cause:
  
  
  Quality Management Settings: The product or vendor may have been flagged in the system for quality issues. This could be due to:
  
  Quality notifications or defects reported against the product.
  The vendor being on a blocked list due to quality concerns.
  Quality inspection results that did not meet the required standards.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master record may have quality-related settings that restrict the movement of the product. This includes:
  
  Quality inspection status.
  Blocked stock status.
  Specific quality control indicators.
  
  
  
  Vendor Master Data: The vendor master may have settings that prevent deliveries due to quality issues, such as:
  
  Vendor block status.
  Quality-related flags in the vendor record.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Quality Notifications: Check if there are any quality notifications or issues logged against the product or vendor. Resolve any outstanding quality issues.
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and review the quality management settings.
  Ensure that the quality inspection status is appropriate for the delivery.
  If the material is blocked, determine if it can be unblocked based on quality checks.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor master record for any blocks or quality-related flags.
  If the vendor is blocked, assess whether the block can be lifted based on quality performance.
  
  
  
  Quality Inspection Results: If a quality inspection has been performed, review the results. If the product has passed inspection, ensure that the status is updated in the system.
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management Team: If you are unsure about the quality status or how to resolve the issue, consult with your organization's quality management team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MK03 (Display Vendor), or QM01 (Create Quality Notification) to investigate the issue further.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the quality management configuration in SAP, as it can provide insights into how quality issues are managed and reported.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to quality management and warehouse management for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.