How To Fix QA119 - You cannot enter a material for the specified origin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 119

• Message text: You cannot enter a material for the specified origin

What causes this issue?

There are some origins for which you cannot enter a material number
when you manually create an inspection lot.
For example, when an inspection is carried out with a production order,
the material identifier comes from the production 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?

Do not enter a material number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA119 - You cannot enter a material for the specified origin ?

  The SAP error message QA119 ("You cannot enter a material for the specified origin") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots or quality notifications. This error indicates that the system is preventing the entry of a material due to issues related to the material's origin or status.
  Causes:
  
  Material Origin Restrictions: The material you are trying to enter may have restrictions based on its origin (e.g., vendor, production, etc.). The system may not allow certain materials to be associated with specific origins.
  Material Status: The material might be in a status that does not allow it to be used in the current context (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that restrict the use of certain materials based on their origin.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained, leading to issues when trying to associate it with an inspection lot or quality notification.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Ensure that the material is active and not blocked for the relevant transactions.
  Review Origin Settings: Check the settings related to the material's origin in the configuration. Ensure that the material is allowed for the specified origin in the quality management settings.
  Inspect Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration in the Quality Management module to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the entry of the material for the specified origin.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and related configuration settings.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a system or configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) to navigate the quality management processes.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) related to Quality Management can help in troubleshooting.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the material and its origin.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.