How To Fix QA048 - QM order is assigned to a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 048

• Message text: QM order is assigned to a material

What causes this issue?

The selected QM order is assigned a material. This means that it is
<ZH>not a neutral </>QM order.

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 the entered QM order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA048 - QM order is assigned to a material ?

  The SAP error message QA048 indicates that a Quality Management (QM) order is assigned to a material, which prevents certain actions from being performed on that material. This error typically arises in scenarios where you are trying to perform operations such as changing the status of a material, deleting it, or making certain adjustments that are not allowed while a QM order is active.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the QA048 error is that the material in question is currently linked to an active Quality Management order. This means that the system is enforcing quality control processes, and any changes to the material must respect these processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA048 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active QM Orders: 
  
  Use transaction code QA32 or QA03 to check if there are any active QM orders associated with the material. You can search for the material number and see the status of any related QM orders.
  
  
  
  Complete or Cancel the QM Order:
  
  If the QM order is no longer needed, you can complete or cancel it. This can be done through transaction codes like QA11 (for usage decision) or QA12 (for changing the usage decision) depending on the status of the QM order.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Inspection Lot:
  
  If there is an inspection lot associated with the QM order, you may need to process the inspection lot first. You can use transaction code QA03 to display the inspection lot and take necessary actions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of completing or canceling a QM order, consult with your Quality Management team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, other dependencies or processes may be linked to the QM order. Ensure that there are no other processes that might be affected by the changes you are trying to make.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Usage Decision
  QA12: Change Usage Decision
  
  
  
  Quality Management in SAP: 
  
  Quality Management (QM) is a module in SAP that helps organizations manage quality control processes, including inspections, quality notifications, and quality planning.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Quality Management processes and error handling.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA048 error and proceed with your operations in SAP.