How To Fix QA112 - First maintain the c segment of material & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 112

• Message text: First maintain the c segment of material & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA112 - First maintain the c segment of material & & ?

  The SAP error message QA112, which states "First maintain the C segment of material & &," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires you to maintain the "C segment" (which refers to the Quality Management data) for a specific material before you can proceed with certain actions, such as creating inspection plans, quality notifications, or other QM-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Quality Management Data: The C segment of the material master (specifically in the Quality Management view) has not been maintained. This segment contains essential information for quality inspections and management.
  Material Not Set Up for QM: The material may not be configured to use Quality Management, which is necessary for certain QM processes.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not support quality management features.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA112 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Quality Management View:
  
  When prompted, select the "Quality Management" view (C segment) to maintain the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Fields:
  
  Fill in the required fields in the Quality Management view, such as:
  
  Inspection type
  Quality inspection settings
  Control indicators
  Any other relevant quality-related data.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save the changes to the material master.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured to support Quality Management. You may need to check the configuration settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for Material Management.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain the material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  QA01 - Create Quality Notification
  QA02 - Change Quality Notification
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: 
  
  You may need to review the configuration settings for Quality Management in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Quality Management and material master data maintenance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA112 error and proceed with your quality management activities in SAP.