How To Fix QC144 - No classification for material &1 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 144

• Message text: No classification for material &1 found

What causes this issue?

Classification data is to be loaded for material &V1(Z)&. However, no
class could be determined.

System Response

No data could be printed for characteristic &V2& from certificate
profile &V3& (master record &V4&).

How to fix this error?

Check the data origin for characteristic &V2& in certificate profile
&V3& or in the material classification for material &V1(Z)&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 QC144 - No classification for material &1 found ?

  The SAP error message QC144 "No classification for material &1 found" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find a classification for a specific material. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions can help resolve the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification Data: The material in question may not have been classified in the system. This means that the necessary classification data has not been assigned to the material.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow for classification.
  Classification System Issues: There may be issues with the classification system itself, such as missing classes or characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the classification data for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Classification:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify if the material has been assigned to the correct class and if the necessary characteristics are filled in.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Classification:
  
  If the material is not classified, you can classify it using transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class).
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the appropriate class and that all required characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check the material type configuration in the system to ensure that it allows for classification. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the classification data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to classification and quality management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the classification lookup is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CL02: Change Class
  CL01: Create Class
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Quality Management in your SAP system to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QC144 error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP QM.