How To Fix 06881 - Purchase orders released until & only (for quality reasons)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Purchase orders released until & only (for quality reasons)

What causes this issue?

The supplier is blocked by Quality Management for this material as from
the date shown.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06881 - Purchase orders released until & only (for quality reasons) ?

  The SAP error message 06881, which states "Purchase orders released until & only (for quality reasons)," typically occurs in the context of procurement and purchasing processes within SAP. This error is related to the quality management (QM) module and indicates that there are restrictions on the release of purchase orders due to quality-related reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Quality Management Settings: The error is often triggered by settings in the Quality Management module that restrict the release of purchase orders based on quality inspection requirements.
  Release Strategy: The purchase order may be subject to a release strategy that includes quality checks, and the system is configured to prevent the release of the order until certain quality criteria are met.
  Material Status: The material associated with the purchase order may have a status that prevents it from being released for procurement.
  Quality Inspection Lot: There may be an open quality inspection lot that is affecting the ability to release the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quality Management Settings: Review the quality management settings in the system to ensure that they are configured correctly. This may involve checking the quality inspection plans and the associated release strategies.
  Review Release Strategy: Analyze the release strategy assigned to the purchase order. Ensure that all necessary approvals or quality checks have been completed.
  Material Status: Check the status of the material in question. If the material is blocked or has a quality-related status, you may need to resolve those issues before the purchase order can be released.
  Inspect Quality Inspection Lots: If there are open quality inspection lots, you may need to complete or close those inspections before proceeding with the purchase order.
  Consult with Quality Management Team: If you are unsure about the specific quality requirements or settings, consult with your organization's quality management team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME23N (Display Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or QA32 (Change Quality Inspection Lot) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Quality Management module and purchasing processes to understand the implications of quality checks on procurement activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.