How To Fix QM052 - Material &1 is not maintained for plant &2 and storage location &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Material &1 is not maintained for plant &2 and storage location &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM052 - Material &1 is not maintained for plant &2 and storage location &3 ?

  The SAP error message QM052 indicates that a specific material is not maintained for a particular plant and storage location in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a quality-related transaction (such as inspection lot creation, quality inspection, etc.) for a material that has not been properly configured in the system for the specified plant and storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data: The material in question does not have the necessary quality management data maintained in the material master for the specified plant and storage location.
  Quality Management View: The Quality Management view of the material master may not be activated or properly filled out.
  Plant/Storage Location Configuration: The plant and storage location may not be set up correctly in relation to the material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QM052 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material is maintained for the specified plant and storage location.
  Ensure that the Quality Management view is included in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Quality Management View:
  
  If the Quality Management view is not maintained, you can do so by using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the appropriate views, including the Quality Management view, and fill in the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that the plant and storage location are correctly assigned to the material.
  Verify that the material is set up for the correct valuation type and stock type (e.g., unrestricted stock, quality inspection stock).
  
  
  
  Quality Inspection Setup:
  
  Ensure that the quality inspection setup is correctly configured for the material, including inspection types and sampling procedures.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain the material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Inspection Lot
  QM01: Create Quality Notification
  QM02: Change Quality Notification
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the necessary settings for inspection types and quality plans are in place.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and quality management processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM052 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained for the specified plant and storage location.