How To Fix QMIP_EA206 - Material &1 in plant &2 is not assigned to the inspection plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QMIP_EA - QM: Inpection Planning - Insp. Plan and Master Insp. Chars

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Material &1 in plant &2 is not assigned to the inspection plan

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA206 - Material &1 in plant &2 is not assigned to the inspection plan ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA206 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) in a specific plant (denoted as &2) is not assigned to the relevant inspection plan. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) when trying to perform quality inspections or when executing processes that require an inspection plan for the material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material has not been assigned to any inspection plan in the system.
  Incorrect Plant: The inspection plan may exist, but it is not assigned to the specific plant where the material is located.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly configured for quality management.
  Inspection Plan Deletion: The inspection plan may have been deleted or is inactive.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Material to Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Create or modify the inspection plan to include the material and ensure it is assigned to the correct plant.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Inspection Plans:
  
  Use transaction code QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to check if there is an existing inspection plan for the material in the specified plant.
  If an inspection plan exists, verify that it is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Material Master Configuration:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Ensure that the Quality Management view is properly maintained and that the material is set up for quality inspections.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant settings are correctly configured to allow for quality inspections and that the relevant inspection types are activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding the QM module and its integration with other modules (like MM and PP) can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to inspection plans and material assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error QMIP_EA206 and ensure that the material is properly assigned to the inspection plan in the specified plant.