How To Fix QA141 - Origin & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Origin & is not defined

What causes this issue?

The variant you selected is not available for the origin.

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?

Maintain the variant for the origin in the Customizing application.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA141 - Origin & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message QA141, which states "Origin & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find a specific origin (or source) for a quality inspection lot or related data. This can happen for various reasons, such as missing configuration or incorrect data entry.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The origin may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for quality management are not properly configured.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not have the correct origin assigned.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the origin in the relevant transaction.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the Quality Management section and check if the origin is defined under the relevant settings.
  Ensure that the origin you are trying to use is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (Transaction MM03) to ensure that the origin is correctly assigned.
  Review the inspection plan (Transaction QP01) to confirm that the origin is specified correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry for the origin in the transaction where the error occurs. Ensure that there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring origins in Quality Management.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), QP01 (Inspection Plan), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to QA141 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA141 error and implement a solution to resolve it.