How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE683 - Quality management control key is mandatory for plant &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Quality management control key is mandatory for plant &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE683 - Quality management control key is mandatory for plant &1. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE683 indicates that a Quality Management (QM) control key is mandatory for a specific plant in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a material or production order, and the system requires a QM control key to be defined for the plant in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing QM Control Key: The primary cause of this error is that the QM control key has not been defined for the plant in the material master or the production order.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Quality Management module may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a QM control key not being fulfilled.
  Material Master Data: The material being processed may not have the necessary QM settings in its master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate plant.
  Check the Quality Management view (if available) to see if a QM control key is assigned. If it is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Assign QM Control Key:
  
  If the QM control key is not assigned, you can do this by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Quality Management view and enter the appropriate QM control key for the plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Master Data -> Define Control Keys.
  Ensure that the control key is defined for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for Quality Management is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the settings for the relevant plants and ensuring that the QM control key is properly linked to the necessary processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which QM control key to use, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP QM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  QM Control Key: This key determines how quality management processes are handled for a material or production order. It can specify whether inspections are required, how results are recorded, and what actions are taken based on those results.
  Material Master Views: The material master has several views, and the QM view is specifically for managing quality-related data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and SPRO (Customizing) for managing material and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary QM control key is in place for the plant in question.