How To Fix QA496 - Material &1 &2 is not inspection-relevant for inspection type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Material &1 &2 is not inspection-relevant for inspection type &3

What causes this issue?

You cannot create an inspection lot because the material for inspection
type &v3& is not marked as inspection-relevant.

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?

Maintain the <LS>Quality Management</> view accordingly to mark the
material as inspection-relevant for this inspection type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA496 - Material &1 &2 is not inspection-relevant for inspection type &3 ?

  The SAP error message QA496 indicates that a specific material is not marked as inspection-relevant for a given inspection type. This can occur in the context of quality management (QM) when you are trying to create an inspection lot or perform an inspection for a material that is not set up to undergo quality inspection for the specified inspection type.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not have been configured to be inspection-relevant for the specified inspection type in the material master record.
  Inspection Type Configuration: The inspection type itself may not be set up to include the material or may not be applicable for the material category.
  Quality Management Settings: The quality management settings for the plant or material may not be correctly configured to allow inspections for that material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Quality Management view and ensure that the material is marked as inspection-relevant for the specific inspection type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OQ01 to check the configuration of the inspection type.
  Ensure that the inspection type is correctly set up for the material category and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quality Management Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the quality management settings for the plant or material to ensure that inspections can be performed.
  This may involve setting up the appropriate quality inspection settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP QM Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or how to change them, consult with your SAP QM team or a functional consultant who specializes in quality management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Inspection Types: Different inspection types are used for various quality checks (e.g., goods receipt, in-process inspection, final inspection). Ensure you are using the correct inspection type for your process.
  Material Categories: Different materials (e.g., raw materials, finished goods) may have different requirements for inspection relevance.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall quality management configuration in SAP, as it can affect how materials are treated in terms of inspections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA496 error and ensure that the material is set up correctly for inspections.