06879 - Revision level & of material & reset for quality reasons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Revision level & of material & reset for quality reasons

What causes this issue?

You are ordering a material for which there are several revision
levels. The system has determined the current revision level &V1&.
However, this revision level has not been released by Quality
Management and cannot yet be used.

System Response

The system will reset the revision level it has just determined.

How to fix this error?

Continue your processing without a revision level or enter a revision
level on the "Additional data" screen for the item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06879 - Revision level & of material & reset for quality reasons ?

  The SAP error message "06879 Revision level & of material & reset for quality reasons" typically occurs in the context of materials management and quality management within SAP. This error indicates that the revision level of a material has been reset due to quality-related issues. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Quality Issues: The material may have been flagged for quality inspection or has failed quality checks, leading to a reset of its revision level.
  Material Master Data Changes: Changes in the material master data, particularly in the quality management views, can trigger this error.
  Quality Notifications: If there are open quality notifications or defects associated with the material, the system may prevent further processing until these issues are resolved.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the quality management module may enforce strict controls on revision levels based on quality status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quality Notifications: Review any open quality notifications related to the material. Resolve any issues or close notifications as necessary.
  Inspect Material Status: Check the status of the material in the system. Ensure that it is not blocked or flagged for quality issues.
  Review Material Master Data: Go to the material master record and verify the quality management settings. Ensure that the revision level is correctly set and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Consult Quality Management Team: If you are unsure about the quality issues, consult with your quality management team to understand the specific reasons for the reset and how to address them.
  Reprocess the Material: Once the quality issues are resolved, you may need to reprocess the material or update its revision level manually, depending on your organization's procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), or QM01 (Create Quality Notification) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling quality management processes and material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support portal for further assistance.