How To Fix QA211 - A certificate of type & is also required for subsequent deliveries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 211

• Message text: A certificate of type & is also required for subsequent deliveries

What causes this issue?

The required certificate is not provided with the delivery.

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?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA211 - A certificate of type & is also required for subsequent deliveries ?

  The SAP error message QA211 indicates that a certificate of a specific type is required for subsequent deliveries in the quality management (QM) module. This error typically arises in the context of quality inspections and is related to the management of certificates of compliance or quality certificates that are necessary for certain materials or products.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A material or product has been flagged to require a specific type of certificate for quality assurance.
  The system detects that the required certificate type is missing for subsequent deliveries, which could be due to:
  
  The certificate not being created or recorded in the system.
  The certificate type not being properly configured in the material master or inspection plan.
  The delivery process is attempting to proceed without the necessary documentation.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA211 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Certificate Requirements:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the quality management view to see if the certificate type is specified.
  Review the inspection plan (transaction code QP01) to ensure that the required certificate type is included.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Certificates:
  
  If the required certificate is missing, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., QC01 for creating a certificate).
  Ensure that the certificate is linked to the relevant inspection lot or delivery.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for quality certificates in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the certificate types are correctly defined and linked to the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Inspect Delivery Process:
  
  Review the delivery document to ensure that it is correctly referencing the required certificates. You may need to adjust the delivery or the associated inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing quality certificates and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QC01: Create Certificate
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the QM module's role in managing quality inspections, certificates, and compliance can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to QA211 or quality certificate management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QA211 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.