How To Fix QM198 - No suitable supplier could be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 198

• Message text: No suitable supplier could be assigned

What causes this issue?

No purchasing documents exist for the material you entered, from which
the supplier could be copied.

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?

Manually assign the supplier to the notification.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM198 - No suitable supplier could be assigned ?

  The SAP error message QM198 ("No suitable supplier could be assigned") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find a suitable supplier for a specific material or service during the quality inspection process. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Supplier Data: The supplier master data may not be properly maintained or may be missing for the material in question.
  Incorrect Material-Supplier Assignment: The material may not be assigned to any supplier in the system, or the assignment may be incorrect.
  Quality Info Record Issues: The Quality Info Record (QIR) may not exist for the material-supplier combination, or it may not be set up correctly.
  Purchasing Info Record Issues: Similar to QIR, if the Purchasing Info Record (PIR) is not maintained or is incorrect, it can lead to this error.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not be configured to allow for the assignment of suppliers for the specific material.
  Status of Supplier: The supplier may be inactive or blocked in the system, preventing it from being assigned.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Supplier Master Data: Ensure that the supplier master data is complete and correctly maintained. Verify that the supplier is active and not blocked.
  Verify Material-Supplier Assignment: Check if the material is correctly assigned to the supplier in the system. This can be done through the material master record.
  Maintain Quality Info Records: Create or update the Quality Info Record for the material-supplier combination. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Maintain Purchasing Info Records: Similarly, ensure that the Purchasing Info Record is maintained for the material and supplier.
  Review Plant Settings: Check the plant-specific settings to ensure that they allow for the assignment of suppliers for the material in question.
  Consult with Procurement: If the issue persists, consult with the procurement team to ensure that the supplier is valid and that all necessary records are in place.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), and QK01 (Create Quality Info Record) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Quality Management and Purchasing processes for more detailed guidance on maintaining supplier and material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QM198 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.