How To Fix QC149 - Specify insp. lot or batch as origin for material &1, cert. profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Specify insp. lot or batch as origin for material &1, cert. profile &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC149 - Specify insp. lot or batch as origin for material &1, cert. profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message QC149 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection lot or batch not being specified as the origin for a material and its associated certificate profile. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when you are trying to create or process a certificate for a material that requires a specific inspection lot or batch to be linked to it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Lot or Batch: The system requires that an inspection lot or batch be specified for the material in question, but it has not been provided.
  Configuration Issues: The certificate profile may not be correctly configured to link to the inspection lot or batch.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for quality management, leading to this error.
  Certificate Profile Settings: The certificate profile may not be set up to accept the specified material or may not have the correct parameters defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Inspection Lot or Batch: Ensure that you specify the correct inspection lot or batch when processing the material. This can usually be done in the transaction where you are trying to create or process the certificate.
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is correctly set up for quality management. Ensure that the relevant views (like Quality Management view) are maintained.
  Review Certificate Profile Configuration: Check the configuration of the certificate profile in the system. Make sure it is set up to accept the material and that it is linked to the appropriate inspection lot or batch.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), QC01 (Create Certificate Profile), or QA32 (Display Inspection Lot) to review and correct the necessary data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on how to configure and manage inspection lots and certificate profiles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP QM, such as:
  
  QA01 - Create Inspection Lot
  QA02 - Change Inspection Lot
  QA03 - Display Inspection Lot
  QC01 - Create Certificate Profile
  QC02 - Change Certificate Profile
  QC03 - Display Certificate Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify inspection lots and certificate profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC149 error and successfully process the material and its associated quality documentation.