How To Fix QA044 - No account assignment is specified for order generation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No account assignment is specified for order generation

What causes this issue?

An account assignment, which can be stored as an accounting rule in
a new QM order, has not been specified.
The account assignment is required in new QM orders as a profile for
the accounting rule so that a valid accounting rule can be generated.

System Response

As the account assignment has not been specified, the functions for
creating, assigning and replacing an order are not active.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid account assignment if required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA044 - No account assignment is specified for order generation ?

  The SAP error message QA044 ("No account assignment is specified for order generation") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when trying to create a quality notification or inspection lot, and it indicates that the system cannot find the necessary account assignment information for the order generation process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have the required account assignment information for the material or process being used. This could be due to missing configuration or data in the material master, inspection plan, or quality notification.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the Quality Management module may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to generate the necessary accounting entries.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master may not have the appropriate accounting views or settings configured, which are necessary for the order generation.
  
  
  Order Type Settings: The order type being used may not be correctly configured to allow for account assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is complete and that the necessary accounting views are maintained. Specifically, check the following:
  
  Accounting view is maintained.
  Valuation class is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Plan: Verify that the inspection plan associated with the material has the correct settings and that it is linked to the appropriate order type.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module. Ensure that the account assignment settings for the relevant order types are correctly defined.
  
  
  Account Assignment in Notification: If you are creating a quality notification, ensure that the account assignment data is filled in correctly. This includes specifying the order type and any relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check and update the material master, and QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) to review the inspection plan settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration steps related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify the relevant data.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the order generation process works as expected.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management for further assistance.