How To Fix QP481 - You can only use suppl. or cust. selection criteria with ref. to a mat.


QP481 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 481

  • Message text: You can only use suppl. or cust. selection criteria with ref. to a mat.

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  • What causes this issue?

    For the task list selection, you entered the criterion supplier or
    customer. However, these can only be used in conjunction with a material
    number.

    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?

    Enter a material and plant.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP481 - You can only use suppl. or cust. selection criteria with ref. to a mat. ?
    The SAP error message QP481, which states "You can only use suppl. or cust. selection criteria with ref. to a mat.," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot or a quality notification and have selected certain criteria that are not compatible with the reference material.
    
    Cause: The error arises when you attempt to use supplementary (suppl.) or customer selection criteria without a reference to a material. In SAP QM, certain selection criteria are only valid when they are associated with a specific material. This means that if you are trying to filter or select data based on customer or supplier criteria, you must also specify a material reference.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are providing a valid material reference when using supplementary or customer selection criteria. Here are the steps you can take: Check Material Reference:

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