How To Fix QM144 - Entry for transfer posting to scrap is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Entry for transfer posting to scrap is not defined

What causes this issue?

In Customizing, there is no entry for posting to scrap.

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?

Create a corresponding entry in <DS:SIMG.OLQW-M>Customizing</>, table
TQ07M or contact your system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM144 - Entry for transfer posting to scrap is not defined ?

  The SAP error message QM144 ("Entry for transfer posting to scrap is not defined") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a transfer posting to scrap for a material that does not have the necessary configuration set up in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as when you are trying to post a material to scrap after a quality inspection.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transfer posting to scrap has not been defined in the system for the specific material or material type.
  Incorrect Movement Type: The movement type used for the transfer posting may not be correctly configured for scrap postings.
  Quality Inspection Settings: The quality inspection settings for the material may not be properly set up to allow for scrap postings.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for handling scrap.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QM144 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the transfer posting to scrap is defined for the relevant material type and movement type.
  You can check this in the following path: 
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Transfer Posting ? Define Transfer Posting to Scrap.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Movement Types:
  
  Ensure that the movement type you are using for the transfer posting is correctly configured to allow for scrap postings. Movement types related to scrap typically include 551 (Transfer posting to scrap) or similar.
  
  
  
  Inspect Quality Management Settings:
  
  Check the quality management settings for the material in question. Ensure that the material is set up to allow for inspection lot processing and that the relevant settings for scrap are enabled.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the material you are trying to scrap. Ensure that the relevant views (such as the Accounting view and Plant view) are correctly configured to handle scrap postings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or QM consultant for guidance on how to set up the necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transfer posting to scrap to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), OMJJ (Movement Type Configuration), or QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration or material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QM144 error and successfully perform the transfer posting to scrap.