How To Fix QA063 - No division has been assigned to material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 063

• Message text: No division has been assigned to material &1

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.division>division</> has been assigned to material &v1& in
the material master record. However, this information is a prerequisite
for the automatic creation of individual QM orders.
Since <DS:GLOS.business_area>business areas</> are used in your company
code, the system needs the division from the material master record to
automatically determine the business area in the 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?

Assign a division in the material master record.
The division field can be changed on the accounting view, for example.
In Customizing, a <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CMMENUORFF_3606>business area</> must
be assigned to the current plant and division.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA063 - No division has been assigned to material &1 ?

  The SAP error message QA063 ("No division has been assigned to material &1") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when you are trying to perform a quality-related transaction (like inspection lot creation or quality notifications) for a material that does not have a division assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Division Assignment: The material in question does not have a division assigned in its master data. The division is a key organizational unit in SAP that is often used in sales and distribution processes.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not be fully maintained, particularly in the sales area data where the division is specified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the division from being recognized or assigned correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the sales organization data for the material and ensure that a division is assigned.
  If the division is missing, you can add it by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Assign Division:
  
  Navigate to the relevant sales area data (Sales Org. Data 1 or 2) and ensure that the division is specified.
  If necessary, consult with your sales or master data team to determine the correct division for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material master data and divisions. This may require access to the SPRO transaction and the relevant configuration paths.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any internal documentation or guidelines regarding material master data maintenance to ensure compliance with your organization’s standards.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  Quality Management: Understanding how quality management integrates with material master data can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to material master data.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the QM module for further assistance.