How To Fix QC036 - The QM transaction control for &1 has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The QM transaction control for &1 has not been maintained

What causes this issue?

You have called up a function whose control is not supported in QM.

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?

Make sure the QM function control is maintained accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC036 - The QM transaction control for &1 has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message QC036 indicates that the Quality Management (QM) transaction control for a specific material or batch has not been maintained. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a quality management transaction (such as inspection lot creation, usage decision, etc.) for a material that does not have the necessary QM settings configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing QM Control: The material or batch does not have the QM control settings maintained in the material master.
  Incorrect Configuration: The QM settings may not be properly configured in the system for the specific plant or storage location.
  Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow for quality management processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Quality Management view for the material in question.
  Ensure that the QM control indicators are set correctly (e.g., whether the material is subject to inspection).
  
  
  
  Maintain QM Control:
  
  If the QM control is missing, you can maintain it by using transaction code MM02 to edit the material master.
  Navigate to the Quality Management view and set the appropriate QM control indicators.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings for QM are correctly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Master Data -> Maintain Inspection Types and ensure that the relevant inspection types are set up for the material.
  
  
  
  Material Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material type allows for quality management. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Logistics -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Material Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM functional consultant for guidance on the specific settings required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the QM module configuration to understand how to set up inspection types, control indicators, and other related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the QC036 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC036 error and ensure that the necessary QM controls are in place for the material or batch in question.