How To Fix M3872 - You have not entered a control key for QM procurement

M3872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 872

• Message text: You have not entered a control key for QM procurement

What causes this issue?

This message can have two causes:
either you have entered a certificate type without entering a control
key for QM procurement, although the control key requires a certificate
type
or you have not entered a value in the <LS>QM system requirements</>
field

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3872 - You have not entered a control key for QM procurement ?

  The SAP error message M3872, "You have not entered a control key for QM procurement," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when creating or processing procurement documents, such as purchase orders or production orders. This error indicates that the system requires a control key to manage the quality inspection process associated with the procurement.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a control key in the relevant document or configuration. Control keys are used in SAP to define how operations are processed, including whether quality inspections are required for procurement. If the control key is not specified, the system cannot determine how to handle quality management processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document: Ensure that the procurement document (e.g., purchase order, production order) has a control key assigned. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the document in the relevant transaction (e.g.,