How To Fix M3867 - Enter the control key for QM in procurement

M3867 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Enter the control key for QM in procurement

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a tax key for quality management in procurement
although QM procurement is active for this material.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the appropriate tax key.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3867 - Enter the control key for QM in procurement ?

  The SAP error message M3867, which states "Enter the control key for QM in procurement," typically occurs when there is a missing or incorrect configuration related to Quality Management (QM) in the procurement process. This error is often encountered when trying to create or process a purchase order or a procurement document that requires quality inspection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Key: The control key for Quality Management (QM) is not specified in the procurement document or the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The control key may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant settings in the material master or purchasing info record may be incomplete.
  QM Settings: The Quality Management settings in the system may not be activated or properly set up for the relevant materials or vendors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the Quality Management view and ensure that the control key is specified correctly.
  If the material