How To Fix QA206 - Maintain control key &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Maintain control key &

What causes this issue?

The material key is not defined yet.

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?

Add the entry to the table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA206 - Maintain control key & ?

  The SAP error message QA206, which states "Maintain control key &," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with the control key assigned to a quality inspection process. This error indicates that the control key for a specific operation or task is missing or not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Key: The control key that is required for the quality inspection process is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The control key may not be correctly configured in the system settings or may not be assigned to the relevant task list or operation.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or routing may not have the necessary quality management settings, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Control Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code OQ01 (or OQ02 for changing) to maintain the control keys.
  Ensure that the control key is defined and has the necessary settings for quality management.
  Assign the control key