How To Fix QA144 - Revision level & is not defined for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Revision level & is not defined for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA144 - Revision level & is not defined for material & ?

  The SAP error message QA144 indicates that the revision level for a specific material is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when trying to perform quality inspections or manage quality-related data for materials that require a revision level.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Revision Level: The most common cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a revision level assigned in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured to handle revision levels for the specific material type or plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that manage revision levels.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA144 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Quality Management" views to see if a revision level is defined.
  If it is missing, you can add a revision level by editing the material master (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Define Revision Levels:
  
  If the revision level is not defined, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the material type or in the quality management settings.
  Use transaction code OMQ1 to define revision levels if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for quality management is set up correctly for the material type and plant. This includes checking the settings in the Quality Management module (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries in the relevant tables. This may involve checking the MARA, MAST, and QALS tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing revision levels and quality management settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMQ1: Define Revision Levels
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  
  Quality Management: Understanding how quality management processes work in SAP can help in troubleshooting related issues. Familiarize yourself with the QM module and its integration with other modules like MM (Materials Management).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the QA144 error message. SAP Notes can provide specific solutions or workarounds.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA144 error and ensure that the revision level is properly defined for the material in question.