06871 - Required QA system not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Required QA system not defined

What causes this issue?

A certain quality assurance system is required from the supplier for
this procurement transaction.
The settings for the required system have not yet been made in
Customizing.
&WHAT_TO_DO& (system administrator)
Maintain the settings in QM Customizing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06871 - Required QA system not defined ?

  The SAP error message "06871 Required QA system not defined" typically occurs in the context of Quality Assurance (QA) processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is expecting a QA system to be defined for certain operations, but it has not been configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The QA system has not been defined in the system settings. This could be due to a lack of configuration in the Quality Management (QM) module.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the QA system may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the current business processes.
  Transport Management: If you are working with transport requests, the QA system may not be specified in the transport routes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the QA System:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Quality Assurance -> Define QA System.
  Here, you can define the required QA system by entering the relevant details.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Routes:
  
  If the error occurs during transport activities, ensure that the transport routes are correctly set up.
  Go to STMS (Transport Management System) and check the transport routes to ensure that the QA system is included.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and define the QA system settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and transport management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM): This module in SAP is responsible for managing quality processes, including inspections, quality planning, and quality control.
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is used to manage the transport of changes between different SAP systems (Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "06871 Required QA system not defined" error in your SAP environment.