How To Fix M3819 - The reference material's inspection setup has not been copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 819

• Message text: The reference material's inspection setup has not been copied

What causes this issue?

You have created QM data using a reference material. However, you have
not confirmed the inspection setup by choosing <LS>Inspection setup</>
to access the screen containing this data. As a result, the inspection
setup has not been copied from the reference material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to copy the inspection setup from the reference material,
choose <LS>Inspection setup</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3819 - The reference material's inspection setup has not been copied ?

  The SAP error message M3819, "The reference material's inspection setup has not been copied," typically occurs in the context of material management and quality management processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the inspection setup for a material that is being referenced, often during the creation of a new material or when trying to copy inspection settings from a reference material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Inspection Setup: The reference material does not have an inspection setup defined in the quality management view.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type of the reference material may not be compatible with the inspection setup.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management (QM) module that prevent the copying of inspection setups.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the inspection setup of the reference material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Setup: Verify that the reference material has a valid inspection setup defined. You can do this by navigating to the material master record of the reference material and checking the Quality Management view.
  Material Type Compatibility: Ensure that the material type of the reference material is appropriate for the inspection setup you are trying to copy.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the materials you are working with.
  User Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and copy the inspection setup from the reference material.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the material master data to identify and rectify any inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data and QA01 (Create Inspection Lot) to see if the inspection lot can be created.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Quality Management and Material Management for detailed information on inspection setups and material master data management.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management within SAP.