06898 - & items relate to materials without a QM info record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 898

• Message text: & items relate to materials without a QM info record

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a request for quotation to a supplier. Some items in
the RFQ relate to materials for which there is no info record in the
Quality Management system, even though the material requires quality
inspection.

How to fix this error?

The relevant info records must be maintained in the QM system before you
can save the RFQ completely.

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

<DS:TRAN.QV01>Perform function</>
Alternatively, you can delete the items that require inspection and then
save the RFQ.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06898 - & items relate to materials without a QM info record ?

  The SAP error message 06898 typically indicates that there are issues related to Quality Management (QM) in the context of materials that do not have a Quality Management info record. This error can occur during various processes, such as when trying to create a purchase order, goods receipt, or during inspection lot creation.
  Cause:
  The error message 06898 is triggered when:
  
  A material is being processed that requires a Quality Management info record, but none exists for that material.
  The system is set up to require quality inspections for certain materials, and the necessary QM info record is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Create a QM Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code QM01 (Create Quality Info Record).
  Enter the necessary details for the material and vendor.
  Ensure that the relevant quality inspection characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Check the Quality Management view to ensure that the material is set up correctly for QM.
  Ensure that the "Quality Inspection" indicator is set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Record:
  
  If applicable, check the purchasing info record using transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  Ensure that the QM-related settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with QM Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the requirements for QM info records, consult with your Quality Management team or SAP functional consultant to understand the specific requirements for the materials in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the requirement for a QM info record is not necessary for certain materials, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the system to allow for processing without a QM info record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  QM Info Record: This is a record that links a material to a vendor and specifies the quality inspection requirements for that material when it is procured.
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information about a material that is required to manage it within the organization.
  Quality Management Module: This module in SAP is responsible for managing quality inspections, quality control, and compliance with quality standards.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 06898 and ensure that the materials are properly configured for Quality Management processes in SAP.