How To Fix QP445 - Material plan has not yet been assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Material plan has not yet been assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP445 - Material plan has not yet been assigned ?

  The SAP error message QP445, which states "Material plan has not yet been assigned," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, but the system cannot find a corresponding material plan for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Plan: The most common cause is that the material you are working with has not been assigned a material plan in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the quality management process may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of a material plan.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material plan may not be assigned for the specific plant you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Material Plan:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the Quality Management view.
  Ensure that a material plan is assigned to the material for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are correctly set up for the material and the inspection process.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for completeness. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out, especially in the Quality Management view.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  If the material is plant-specific, ensure that the material plan is assigned for the specific plant you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and material planning for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  QA01 (Create Inspection Lot)
  QA02 (Change Inspection Lot)
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the quality management settings are properly configured in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the Quality Management section.
  
  
  
  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 make changes to the material master and quality management settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP445 error and successfully assign a material plan to the relevant material. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.