How To Fix MM164 - Not possible to maintain quality management data here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Not possible to maintain quality management data here

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain quality management data. However, this requires:

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

You to specify a plant
The view to contain the appropriate
<DS:GLOS.maintenance_status>maintenance status</> for quality
management data

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the views selected.
If necessary, ask your system administrator to check whether the view
contains the maintenance status you require.
Information for system administrators
In the IMG activity <LS>Configure customized material master</>, you
can see what maintenance statuses a view contains by choosing
<LS>Maintain screen sequences, logical screens, subscreens</>.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSOMT3>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM164 - Not possible to maintain quality management data here ?

  The SAP error message MM164 ("Not possible to maintain quality management data here") typically occurs when you are trying to maintain quality management (QM) data in a context where it is not allowed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to edit a material master record or a purchasing document that does not have QM data enabled.
  Causes of MM164
  
  QM Data Not Activated: The material or plant may not have quality management activated in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Transaction: You might be using a transaction that does not allow for the maintenance of QM data.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type you are working with may not support QM data.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain QM data.
  Status of the Material: The material may be in a status that does not allow changes to QM data (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  
  Solutions to MM164
  
  
  Check QM Activation:
  
  Ensure that the quality management module is activated for the material and plant in question. You can check this in the material master record under the Quality Management view.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Make sure you are using the appropriate transaction code that allows for the maintenance of QM data. For example, use MM02 for changing material master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Check if the material type you are using supports QM data. You can do this by reviewing the configuration settings in the material type definition.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain QM data. This may require checking with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material. If it is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status before you can maintain QM data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management and quality management include:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  QM01 - Create Quality Notification
  QM02 - Change Quality Notification
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: You may need to review the configuration settings in the following areas:
  
  Quality Management settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Material Master settings related to QM views.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Quality Management and Material Master data maintenance.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.