How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_QM018 - Delivery &1/&2: &3 allowed by vendor or product (quality reason)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_QM -

• Message number: 018

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_QM018 - Delivery &1/&2: &3 allowed by vendor or product (quality reason) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_QM018 typically indicates that there is a quality issue related to a delivery in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error occurs when a delivery is blocked due to quality management (QM) reasons, specifically when the vendor or product has been flagged for quality inspection.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Quality Inspection Required: The product or vendor has been set up in such a way that it requires a quality inspection before it can be delivered or processed further.
  Quality Status: The quality status of the product or vendor may indicate that it is not allowed for delivery due to previous quality issues.
  Inspection Lot: An inspection lot may have been created for the delivery, and the results of that inspection have not been cleared or approved.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the quality management module may be configured to block deliveries based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Quality Inspection Status:
  
  Go to the quality management module and check if there are any open inspection lots for the delivery in question.
  Review the results of the inspection and ensure that they are cleared or approved.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor and Product Settings:
  
  Check the vendor master data and product master data to see if there are any quality-related flags or settings that need to be adjusted.
  Ensure that the vendor is not blocked for quality reasons.
  
  
  
  Adjust Delivery Settings:
  
  If the delivery is blocked due to quality reasons, you may need to adjust the delivery settings or the quality management settings in the system.
  You can also check if the delivery can be released for processing by changing the quality status if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the quality status or how to proceed, consult with your quality management team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like QA32 (for managing inspection lots) or VL03N (to display deliveries) to gather more information about the delivery and its quality status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to quality management and extended warehouse management for more insights into how quality issues are handled in the system.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP EWM and QM to better understand how to manage quality-related issues effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.