How To Fix QC021 - The material specification was not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The material specification was not maintained

What causes this issue?

Certificate
profile &V1& &V2&, version &V3& has been assigned to at least one
material as a key word.
However, the material specification has not been maintained for any of
the indicated materials.
This material specification is required so the material-specific
assignment of master inspection characteristic to class characteristic
can be found.

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 material specification or select another data origin for
characteristic &V4& in the certificate profile.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC021 - The material specification was not maintained ?

  The SAP error message QC021, "The material specification was not maintained," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when a material specification is required but has not been defined for the material in question. This can happen during various processes, such as quality inspections or when trying to create a quality notification.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Material Specification: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a specification defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The material not being set up correctly in the system.
  The specification not being assigned to the material.
  The specification being deleted or not activated.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the Quality Management module may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may require specifications, and if the material type does not have a specification assigned, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check if the material has a specification assigned.
  If not, you may need to create or assign a specification.
  
  
  
  Create Material Specification:
  
  If the material specification does not exist, you can create it using the transaction code QS21 (Create Material Specification).
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Specification to Material:
  
  Use transaction code QS22 (Change Material Specification) to assign the newly created specification to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Management Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the material type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specifications required for a particular material, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP QM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QS21: Create Material Specification
  QS22: Change Material Specification
  QS23: Display Material Specification
  
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the Quality Management module in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to material specifications.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material specifications in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC021 error and ensure that the material specifications are properly maintained in your SAP system.