How To Fix L3A036 - Item &1 &2 is relevant for QM. Item specifications are not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3A - Messages on Transfer Order Kernel

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Item &1 &2 is relevant for QM. Item specifications are not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3A036 - Item &1 &2 is relevant for QM. Item specifications are not possible ?

  The SAP error message L3A036 indicates that there is an issue with the item in question being relevant for Quality Management (QM) but lacking the necessary specifications to proceed. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management, procurement, or production processes where quality checks are required.
  Cause:
  
  QM Relevance: The item is marked as relevant for Quality Management, which means that it should have associated quality specifications or inspection characteristics.
  Missing Specifications: The item does not have the required quality specifications defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The material master not being properly set up for QM.
  Missing or incomplete quality inspection plans.
  The item not being assigned to a quality inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the L3A036 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the item in question.
  Ensure that the QM view is properly maintained and that the item is set up for quality management.
  
  
  
  Define Quality Specifications:
  
  If the item is relevant for QM, ensure that the necessary quality specifications are defined.
  You can create or modify inspection plans using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  
  
  
  Assign Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Make sure that the inspection characteristics are assigned to the material in the inspection plan.
  Check if the characteristics are relevant for the specific item and that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the settings in the Quality Management module are correctly configured to allow for the processing of items relevant for QM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up QM for materials.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QA01: Create Quality Notification
  QA02: Change Quality Notification
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to QM and the error message L3A036.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the L3A036 error message in SAP.