How To Fix QA210 - Certificate of type & is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Certificate of type & is required

What causes this issue?

A certificate must accompany the first goods receipt for an order item.

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?

Check if a certificate is provided. If <ZH>not</>, then the requirement
set in the material master has not been met. If no inspection is
created for this goods movement, the quantity is posted to blocked
stock.
If an inspection lot is created, the missing certificate is marked as a
status in the lot, and must be confirmed by the usage decision at the
latest.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA210 - Certificate of type & is required ?

  The SAP error message QA210 ("Certificate of type & is required") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when a certificate is required for a material or batch but has not been provided or is missing. This error is often encountered during processes such as goods receipt, inspection lot creation, or when trying to perform quality-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Certificate: The system expects a specific type of certificate (e.g., certificate of analysis, certificate of compliance) for the material or batch, but it has not been provided.
  Configuration Issues: The material master or batch management settings may not be configured correctly to handle the required certificates.
  Quality Inspection Settings: The quality inspection settings may require a certificate that is not linked to the material or batch.
  Document Type: The document type for the certificate may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data to ensure that the required certificate type is defined. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and checking the quality management views.
  Create/Upload Certificate: If the certificate is missing, you will need to create or upload the required certificate for the material or batch. This can typically be done through the quality management module.
  Review Inspection Lot: If you are working with an inspection lot, check the inspection lot details to ensure that the required certificates are linked correctly.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the quality management module to ensure that the certificate types are set up correctly. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like OQA1 (for certificate types) and OQA2 (for certificate profiles).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling quality certificates to ensure compliance with required processes.
  
  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 manage inspection lots and certificates.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration of quality management in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to certificates.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or manage certificates in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in quality management for further assistance.