How To Fix QMIP_EA221 - Material master record &1 is not in any specified plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Material master record &1 is not in any specified plant

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is assigned to the current specification &V2&. Validity
category PLANT is used in this specification.

System Response

Since material master record &V1& does not exist in any of the specified
plants with validity category PLANT, the material master record is
ignored when the inspection plan characteristics are created.

How to fix this error?

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA221 - Material master record &1 is not in any specified plant ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA221 indicates that the material master record you are trying to access or use is not assigned to any specified plant. This error typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes when the system cannot find the relevant material data for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Plant Assignment: The material master record exists, but it has not been assigned to the plant you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Plant: The plant specified in the transaction does not match any plant where the material is maintained.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for plant assignments that are not met.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing views in the material master for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct plant. If not, you will need to create or update the material master record for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Material Master:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the plant, use transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to add the material to the specified plant.
  Ensure that all necessary views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, etc.) are maintained for the plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Code:
  
  Ensure that the plant code you are using in your transaction is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the material master data for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for the material are maintained for the plant in question.
  Quality Management (QM): If you are working within the QM module, ensure that the material is properly set up for quality inspections and that all relevant QM views are maintained.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QMIP_EA221 error and ensure that the material master record is correctly assigned to the specified plant.