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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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: Ensure that you have selected a material in the relevant field before applying any supplementary or customer selection criteria.
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: If you are using a selection screen or a report, double-check the criteria you are using. Make sure that the material field is filled in correctly.
  
  
  Adjust Your Query: If you are running a query or report, modify it to include the material reference. This may involve changing the selection parameters or filters you are using.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the required fields or selection criteria, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific transaction or report you are using.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transactions related to quality management, such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), or when processing quality notifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to access the materials and perform the actions you are attempting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP481 error and proceed with your quality management tasks in SAP.