How To Fix QA111 - First create material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 111

• Message text: First create material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA111 - First create material & ?

  The SAP error message QA111 ("First create material &") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to perform a quality-related action (such as creating a quality inspection lot) for a material that has not yet been created in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the material master record for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The most common cause is that the material you are trying to work with has not been created in the Material Master.
  Incorrect Material Number: You may have entered an incorrect material number or code.
  Material Status: The material may exist but could be in a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the plant you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Material: If the material does not exist, you need to create it in the Material Master using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  Ensure you fill in all required fields and save the record.
  
  
  
  Check Material Number: Verify that you are using the correct material number. You can use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists.
  
  
  Check Material Status: If the material exists, check its status to ensure it is active and not blocked. You can do this in the Material Master record.
  
  
  Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the Material Master under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data).
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  Quality Management: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management processes in SAP, including how inspection lots are created and managed.
  
  
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the Material Master that are relevant for Quality Management, such as Basic Data, Purchasing, and Plant Data.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.