How To Fix QA105 - You must enter a material for the origin specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 105

• Message text: You must enter a material for the origin specified

What causes this issue?

For some origins you must enter a material. For example you must enter
the material that is going to be inspected when you process a goods
receipt.

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?

Enter the identifer of the material

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA105 - You must enter a material for the origin specified ?

  The SAP error message QA105 ("You must enter a material for the origin specified") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to create or process a quality notification, inspection lot, or similar transaction, but the system requires a material number that has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause is that the material number is not entered in the relevant field when creating a quality notification or inspection lot.
  Incorrect Origin: The origin specified in the transaction may not be linked to a material in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that require a material number for the specified origin, and these settings may not be correctly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Material Number: Ensure that you enter a valid material number in the relevant field. This is usually required in the quality notification or inspection lot creation screen.
  Check Origin Settings: Verify that the origin you are using is correctly configured to require a material number. You can check this in the configuration settings for Quality Management.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that the material you are trying to use exists in the system and is active. You can check this in the Material Master (transaction code MM03).
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the required fields, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify quality notifications or inspection lots.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Quality Management include:
  
  QM01: Create Quality Notification
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to Quality Management processes in SAP to better understand the requirements for creating notifications and inspection lots.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.