How To Fix MM146 - You cannot maintain QM inspection data here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 146

• Message text: You cannot maintain QM inspection data here

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain QM inspection data. However, this is not
possible in the following cases:
When scheduling the creation or changing of a material
If you have not specified a plant
If you have not selected a view for the user department <LS>Quality
Management</>

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?

Check and extend your data as required.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM146 - You cannot maintain QM inspection data here ?

  The SAP error message MM146 ("You cannot maintain QM inspection data here") typically occurs when you are trying to access or maintain Quality Management (QM) inspection data in a context where it is not allowed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with certain document types or transaction codes that do not support QM data maintenance.
  Causes of MM146 Error
  
  Incorrect Transaction Code: You may be using a transaction code that does not allow for the maintenance of QM inspection data.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are working with may not be configured to allow QM data maintenance.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or maintain QM inspection data.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may not be set up to allow QM data maintenance for the specific material or process you are working with.
  
  Solutions to MM146 Error
  
  
  Check Transaction Code: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code that supports QM inspection data maintenance. For example, use transaction codes like MM01, MM02, or MIGO for material management tasks that involve QM data.
  
  
  Review Document Type: Verify that the document type you are working with is configured to allow QM inspection data. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to check the settings in the Quality Management module.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check if your user role has the necessary authorizations to maintain QM inspection data. If not, you may need to request additional permissions from your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you suspect that the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or QM configuration team to ensure that the settings are correct for the materials and processes you are working with.
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods: If you cannot maintain QM data in the current context, consider using alternative methods or transactions that are designed for QM data maintenance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the MM146 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and Material Management to understand the contexts in which QM data can be maintained.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on SAP QM and MM processes to better understand the system's capabilities and limitations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.