How To Fix QA140 - No material was assigned to the inspection lot

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 140

• Message text: No material was assigned to the inspection lot

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA140 - No material was assigned to the inspection lot ?

  The SAP error message QA140, which states "No material was assigned to the inspection lot," typically occurs during the quality inspection process when an inspection lot is created but does not have a material associated with it. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of QA140 Error
  
  
  Missing Material Assignment: The inspection lot was created without a material being assigned. This can happen if the lot was created manually or if there was an error in the process that generates inspection lots.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for quality management (QM) may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in material assignment.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, or the material may not be set up for quality inspection.
  
  
  Inspection Type Not Defined: The inspection type for the material may not be defined in the material master, which is necessary for creating inspection lots.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type used to create the inspection lot may not be linked to a material.
  
  
  Solutions to QA140 Error
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Creation: Verify how the inspection lot was created. If it was created manually, ensure that the correct material is assigned during the creation process.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material is correctly set up for quality management.
  Ensure that the relevant inspection types are defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Inspect Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the inspection types and their assignment to the material are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create Inspection Lot with Material: If the inspection lot was created without a material, you may need to create a new inspection lot and ensure that the material is assigned correctly.
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type used for creating the inspection lot is correctly linked to the material.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Sometimes, specific issues may be addressed in SAP Notes. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as it contains various functionalities related to inspection lots, quality planning, and quality control.
  
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP help documentation for detailed information on inspection lots and quality management processes.
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying causes, you should be able to resolve the QA140 error effectively.