How To Fix QA279 - There is no specification for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 279

• Message text: There is no specification for this material

What causes this issue?

There are no material specifications available for this material.
However, the inspection setup for this material in the quality
management view of the material master defines an inspection with
material specification.

System Response

Sample calculation and inspection lot release cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA279 - There is no specification for this material ?

  The SAP error message QA279 ("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 plans, quality notifications, or inspection lots.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Specification: The material in question does not have a specification defined in the system. Specifications are necessary for quality management processes to 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 QM module that prevent the system from recognizing the specifications for the material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or quality management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign a Specification:
  
  Go to the transaction code C202 (Create Specification) or C203 (Change Specification) to create or modify the specification for the material.
  Ensure that the specification includes all necessary quality criteria and is properly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and ensure that the quality management views are correctly maintained.
  Verify that the material is set up for quality management and that the relevant fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are working with an inspection plan, ensure that the inspection plan is correctly assigned to the material and that it references the appropriate specifications.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the QM module is set up correctly for the material type in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create specifications for the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C202: Create Specification
  C203: Change Specification
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand how specifications are created and managed.
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the specification assignment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA279 error and ensure that the material has the necessary specifications for quality management processes.