How To Fix QC033 - The material specification has not been maintained for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The material specification has not been maintained for material &1

What causes this issue?

The material specification for material &V1& has not been maintained
yet.
A data origin for characteristic &V2& requires a link between a master
inspection characteristic and a class characteristic. The material
specification be read for this.

System Response

The characteristic cannot be printed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC033 - The material specification has not been maintained for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message QC033 indicates that a material specification has not been maintained for a specific material in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform quality-related activities (such as inspections or quality notifications) for a material that lacks the necessary specifications.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a material specification record created in the system. Material specifications are essential for defining the quality characteristics, inspection methods, and other relevant details for quality management processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC033 error, you need to maintain the material specification for the affected material. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Specification:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Material Specification) or QS22 (Change Material Specification) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Create or Update the Specification:
  
  If the specification does not exist, create a new one by entering the relevant details such as:
  
  Material number
  Specification type
  Quality characteristics
  Inspection methods
  
  
  If the specification exists but is incomplete, update it with the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering or updating the required information, save the changes to ensure that the material specification is now maintained.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Quality Process:
  
  Once the material specification is maintained, you can re-attempt the quality-related process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Specification Types: Different types of specifications can be created based on the nature of the material and the quality requirements.
  Quality Characteristics: These are specific attributes that need to be measured or inspected for the material, such as dimensions, weight, or chemical composition.
  Inspection Plans: Ensure that the inspection plans associated with the material are also correctly set up to avoid further issues.
  Authorization: Make sure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material specifications in SAP.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after maintaining the material specification, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.