How To Fix VDM_QM_PLANNING_BO004 - Ordered quantity reset for QIR with material &1, supplier &2, plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_QM_PLANNING_BO - Messages of Business Objects for Quality Planning

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Ordered quantity reset for QIR with material &1, supplier &2, plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VDM_QM_PLANNING_BO004 - Ordered quantity reset for QIR with material &1, supplier &2, plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message VDM_QM_PLANNING_BO004 indicates that the ordered quantity for a Quality Inspection Record (QIR) has been reset for a specific material, supplier, and plant. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) and can be related to various factors in the procurement and inspection processes.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, supplier, or plant that are causing the system to reset the ordered quantity.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the Quality Management settings or procurement processes can lead to this error.
  Changes in Purchase Order: If there have been changes to the purchase order or the associated quality inspection processes, it may trigger this error.
  Quality Inspection Process: The quality inspection process may not be correctly set up, leading to issues with the ordered quantity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify the data for the material, supplier, and plant in the system. Ensure that all relevant master data is correctly maintained and consistent.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module. Ensure that the settings for inspection types, quality plans, and procurement processes are correctly defined.
  Inspect Purchase Orders: Review the purchase orders associated with the QIR. Look for any recent changes that may have affected the ordered quantity.
  Quality Inspection Setup: Ensure that the quality inspection process is correctly set up for the material and supplier. This includes checking the inspection lot creation and the associated settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), and QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) to navigate through the relevant data.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the QM module's processes, including inspection types, quality plans, and inspection lots, can help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.