How To Fix CO552 - Material &1 is not activated for the quality inspection!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Material &1 is not activated for the quality inspection!

What causes this issue?

QM data has not been maintained, or the QM data has not been activated.

System Response

The system does not generate an inspection lot.

How to fix this error?

If you want to generate an inspection lot, maintain the data in the
material master (Quality management view). Make sure that an inspection
type for <ZH>inspection lot origin (03)</> or for <ZH>inspection lot
origin 04 with early batch opening for order item</> is activated in
the QM inspection data.
&DEPENDENCIES&
To determine the inspection type the system proceeds as follows.
The inspection type is
RESET N1
determined using a customer extension or
defined using an order type or
determined using the <DS:DE.QAPA>preferred inspection type</>
&HINTS&

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO552 - Material &1 is not activated for the quality inspection! ?

  The SAP error message CO552 indicates that a specific material (denoted by &1) is not activated for quality inspection in the system. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with quality management processes.
  Cause:
  
  Quality Inspection Not Activated: The material in question has not been set up to undergo quality inspection. This could be due to the material master settings not being configured correctly.
  Quality Management Settings: The quality management settings for the material may not be properly defined, or the relevant inspection type may not be assigned.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not be allowed for quality inspection based on the configuration in the system.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may be activated for quality inspection in one plant but not in another, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the quality management view.
  Ensure that the "Quality Inspection" checkbox is activated for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Activate Quality Inspection:
  
  If the quality inspection is not activated, you can activate it by editing the material master data (transaction code MM02) and updating the quality management view.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Types:
  
  Ensure that the appropriate inspection types are assigned to the material. This can be done in the quality management settings (transaction code OQ01 for inspection types).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module (transaction code SPRO) to ensure that the material type and plant settings allow for quality inspection.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on how to properly configure quality inspection for the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OQ01: Define Inspection Types
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Quality Management in SAP: Understanding the basics of quality management in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues. Familiarize yourself with concepts like inspection plans, quality notifications, and quality certificates.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and quality management settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO552 error and ensure that the material is properly activated for quality inspection in SAP.