How To Fix QMIP_EA236 - No common plants with regard to ratings and material/plan assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 236

• Message text: No common plants with regard to ratings and material/plan assignments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA236 - No common plants with regard to ratings and material/plan assignments ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA236 indicates that there are no common plants that meet the criteria for ratings and material/plant assignments in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a quality inspection or related activity, and the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified materials and plants.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Assignments: The material may not be assigned to any plant in the system, or the plant may not have the necessary quality management settings.
  Incorrect Ratings: The ratings or criteria set for the quality inspection may not match any of the plants or materials in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management settings in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the Quality Info Records (QIR) or Quality Management Master Data.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not have the required quality management settings or may not be activated for quality inspections.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material and Plant Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the relevant plant in the material master.
  Verify that the plant is active and configured for quality management.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Info Records:
  
  Check the Quality Info Records for the material and ensure that they are correctly set up for the relevant plant.
  Make sure that the ratings and criteria are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Check if the plant is set up for quality inspections and that the necessary quality management processes are activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up quality management for materials and plants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. This may involve creating a new inspection lot or performing the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), QINFO (Quality Info Record), or SPRO (Customizing) to check and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant data in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Quality Management module.