How To Fix QB114 - Define QM procurement key & (material &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Define QM procurement key & (material &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QB114 - Define QM procurement key & (material &) ?

  The SAP error message QB114 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the Quality Management (QM) procurement key for a specific material. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a quality management-related transaction (like creating a purchase order or a material master) for a material that does not have the necessary QM settings defined.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The material in question does not have a QM procurement key defined in its material master record.
  The QM procurement key is essential for determining how quality management processes will be applied to the procurement of that material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QB114 error, you need to define the QM procurement key for the material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the appropriate views to edit. You will need to select the "Quality Management" view.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Define QM Procurement Key:
  
  In the Quality Management view, look for the field labeled "QM Procurement Key."
  If it is empty or not set correctly, you will need to enter a valid QM procurement key. This key determines how quality management processes are applied to the material during procurement.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the appropriate QM procurement key, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the QM procurement key you are using is correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Quality Management ? Quality Planning ? Quality Management in Procurement ? Define QM Procurement Keys.
  
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  QM Procurement Key: This key is used to specify how quality management processes are integrated into procurement activities. It can define whether inspections are required, how they are to be carried out, and other quality-related parameters.
  Material Master Data: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains various views that define how materials are managed in different processes (e.g., purchasing, inventory management, accounting).
  Quality Management in SAP: This module helps organizations manage quality processes, including inspections, quality planning, and quality control, ensuring that products meet specified quality standards.
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that the QM procurement key is properly defined, you should be able to resolve the QB114 error and proceed with your transactions.