How To Fix QA220 - QM in procurement is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 220

• Message text: QM in procurement is not active

What causes this issue?

The indicator for activating QM in procurement has not been set for
this material. Therefore, only the inspection type defined by the
system should be used for the inspection.

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?

Select one of the following options:
Ignore the warning and carry out the inspection according to the
inspection type you selected.
Set the indicator in the material master to activate QM in procurement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA220 - QM in procurement is not active ?

  The SAP error message QA220 indicates that the Quality Management (QM) functionality is not active in the procurement process for the material or plant you are working with. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a quality-related action (like creating a purchase order with quality inspection) but the necessary QM settings are not configured.
  Cause:
  
  QM Module Not Active: The Quality Management module is not activated for the relevant material or plant.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record does not have the QM view activated.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not be configured to allow for quality management in procurement.
  Purchasing Info Record: The purchasing info record may not have the necessary QM settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QA220 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate QM in the Plant:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Quality Inspection > Activate Quality Management in Procurement.
  Ensure that the QM functionality is activated for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master.
  Ensure that the QM view is maintained for the material. If not, add the QM view and fill in the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Review Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Use transaction code ME12 to display the purchasing info record.
  Check if the QM settings are correctly configured. If not, update the record accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the necessary configuration for quality inspection is set up in the system. This includes defining inspection types, inspection plans, and other related settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or QM consultant for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  ME12 - Change Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Quality Management in SAP: Understanding the QM module and its integration with other modules like MM (Materials Management) and SD (Sales and Distribution) can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA220 error and ensure that QM is properly configured for procurement processes in your SAP system.