How To Fix QB410 - Control key &1 assigned to material &2 does not contain a FAI plan usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 410

• Message text: Control key &1 assigned to material &2 does not contain a FAI plan usage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QB410 - Control key &1 assigned to material &2 does not contain a FAI plan usage ?

  The SAP error message QB410 indicates that the control key assigned to a specific material does not have a First Article Inspection (FAI) plan usage defined. This error typically arises in the context of quality management and inspection planning within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Control Key Configuration: The control key assigned to the material may not be configured to allow for FAI. Control keys determine the type of operations that can be performed on a material, including inspection types.
  Missing FAI Plan: The FAI plan usage may not be set up in the system for the specific control key or material.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for quality management or FAI.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OQ01 (or OQ02 for changing) to check the configuration of the control key.
  Ensure that the control key assigned to the material allows for FAI plan usage.
  
  
  
  Define FAI Plan Usage:
  
  If the control key does not have FAI plan usage, you may need to create or modify the control key to include FAI.
  You can do this in the configuration settings for quality management.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the quality management views are properly set up and that the control key is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign FAI Plan:
  
  If an FAI plan does not exist, you may need to create one using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan).
  Ensure that the FAI plan is linked to the correct control key and material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on setting up FAI plans and control keys.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding the QM module in SAP is crucial, as it deals with inspection plans, control keys, and quality processes.
  Control Keys: Control keys are essential in defining how operations are managed in production and quality processes. They determine the type of inspections and processes that can be performed.
  First Article Inspection (FAI): FAI is a critical process in quality management, especially in manufacturing, to ensure that the first produced item meets the required specifications before mass production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QB410 error and ensure that the control key is properly configured for FAI usage.