How To Fix QA277 - There is no specification for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 277

• Message text: There is no specification for this material

What causes this issue?

The inspection setup for this material in the quality management view
of the material master defines an inspection with material
specification and task list. In this case, you have assigned a task
list, but no material specifications are available.

System Response

Sample calculation and inspection lot release are not possible without
a material specification.

How to fix this error?

Assign a material specification retrospectively.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA277 - There is no specification for this material ?

  The SAP error message QA277 ("There is no specification for this material") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to perform a quality inspection or related activity for a material that does not have an associated specification. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of inspection lots, quality notifications, or when trying to access quality-related data for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Specification: The material in question does not have a specification defined in the system. Specifications are necessary for quality management processes as they define the quality criteria for the material.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow for quality specifications.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent the specification from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data for the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign a Specification:
  
  Go to the transaction code C202 (or use the appropriate transaction for your version) to create a new specification for the material.
  Ensure that the specification is linked to the correct material and that it includes all necessary quality criteria.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Ensure that the quality management views are properly maintained and that the material is set up for quality inspection.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the material type is allowed to have specifications.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the settings related to quality management.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unsure about how to create a specification or if there are configuration issues, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in the QM module.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create specifications for the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C202: Create/Change Specifications
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (for configuration)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed guidance on specifications and quality processes.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA277 error and ensure that the material has the necessary specifications for quality management processes.