How To Fix M3871 - QM procurement is not active, but QM procurement data has been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 871

• Message text: QM procurement is not active, but QM procurement data has been maintained

What causes this issue?

You have reset the QM procurement indicator although QM procurement
data is maintained for the current material and plant.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3871 - QM procurement is not active, but QM procurement data has been maintained ?

  The SAP error message M3871 indicates that Quality Management (QM) procurement is not active in the system, but there is QM procurement data that has been maintained for the material. This typically occurs when the system is configured to use QM processes, but the necessary settings to activate QM procurement are not in place.
  Cause:
  
  QM Procurement Not Activated: The QM procurement functionality is not activated in the material master or in the relevant configuration settings.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may have QM data maintained, but the QM procurement view is not activated.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Quality Management module may not be properly set up to support procurement processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M3871 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the QM view of the material. Ensure that the QM procurement data is correctly maintained.
  If the QM procurement view is not activated, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate QM Procurement:
  
  If QM procurement is not active, you can activate it by going to the configuration settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Quality Management > Quality Management in Procurement > Activate Quality Management in Procurement.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly configured to enable QM procurement.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the necessary configuration for QM in procurement is completed. This includes settings for inspection types, inspection plans, and any other relevant QM settings.
  Verify that the relevant plants and storage locations are set up to use QM processes.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify QM settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization’s setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG
  
  
  Quality Management in Procurement: This involves processes related to the inspection of goods received, quality checks, and managing quality-related data in procurement.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to QM procurement.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3871 error and ensure that QM procurement is properly configured in your SAP system.