How To Fix QM045 - There is no master record for the manufacturer part no. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 045

• Message text: There is no master record for the manufacturer part no. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM045 - There is no master record for the manufacturer part no. &1 ?

  The SAP error message QM045, which states "There is no master record for the manufacturer part no. &1," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when the system cannot find a master record for a specific manufacturer part number that is being referenced in a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inspection lot creation, quality notifications, or when trying to perform quality-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Record: The most common cause is that the manufacturer part number (MPN) has not been defined in the system. This could be due to data not being maintained or the part number being incorrectly entered.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material master or vendor master may not be set up correctly to include the manufacturer part number.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the data is being pulled from an external system or if there have been recent changes, there may be synchronization issues leading to the absence of the master record.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the master record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the manufacturer part number exists in the system. You can do this by checking the material master (transaction code MM03) or the vendor master (transaction code XK03).
  
  If the part number does not exist, you will need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01 for material master).
  
  
  
  Maintain Manufacturer Part Number: If the part number exists but is not linked correctly, you may need to maintain the manufacturer part number in the material master or vendor master.
  
  Go to the material master record and ensure that the manufacturer part number is correctly entered in the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up to recognize and utilize manufacturer part numbers.
  
  
  Data Consistency: If the data is being imported from another system, ensure that the data transfer processes are functioning correctly and that the necessary master records are being created in SAP.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the master data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and XK01/XK02/XK03 (Vendor Master).
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they align with your organization's requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM045 error and ensure that the manufacturer part number is correctly recognized in your SAP system.