How To Fix QB101 - Quality info record does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QB - Message IDs for QM in procurement

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Quality info record does not exist

What causes this issue?

The quality record for material &v1&, revision level &v2&, supplier &v3&
, and plant &v4& has not yet been created.

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?

Check your entries, and if necessary, create a quality info record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QB101 - Quality info record does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QB101: Quality info record does not exist typically occurs when you are trying to perform a quality management (QM) related transaction, such as creating a quality notification or inspection lot, and the system cannot find a corresponding quality info record for the material and vendor combination you are working with.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Quality Info Record: The most common cause is that a quality info record has not been created for the specific material and vendor combination.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: The material number or vendor number entered may be incorrect or not linked properly in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or vendor master records.
  Quality Management Settings: The quality management settings in the system may not be configured correctly for the material or vendor.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Quality Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code QIR1 (Create Quality Info Record).
  Enter the necessary details such as material number, vendor number, and other relevant information.
  Save the record to ensure it is available for future transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Use transaction code QIR2 (Display Quality Info Record) to check if a quality info record exists for the material and vendor.
  If it exists but is not linked correctly, you may need to update or correct it.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Vendor Data:
  
  Ensure that the material number and vendor number you are using are correct.
  Check the material master (transaction code MM03) and vendor master (transaction code MK03) for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for Quality Management in the system to ensure they are set up correctly for the materials and vendors you are working with.
  This may involve reviewing the quality management views in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QIR1: Create Quality Info Record
  QIR2: Display Quality Info Record
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  
  Quality Management in SAP: Understanding how quality management integrates with procurement and production processes can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to quality info records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QB101 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.