How To Fix QPMS004 - In addition to assigning material &1, assign a customer or object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPMS - Planning for Multiple Specifications and Parameter Chars

• Message number: 004

• Message text: In addition to assigning material &1, assign a customer or object

What causes this issue?

There are incorrect material-task list assignments for multiple
specifications. If you want to work with multiple specifications, you
must assign a customer or object for multiple specifications to the
inspection plan in addition to the material.

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?

Change the material-task list assignments.
For inspection plans with multiple specifications, you can make the
following material-task list assignments:
Material assignment (If this assignment does not exist, no inspection
plan can be found at inspection lot creation.) <ZH>and</>
Assignment of material, customer, and object type "Customer" <ZH>or</>
Assignment of material, object for multiple specifications, and object
type "Object" <ZH>or</>
Assignment of material, customer and object for multiple specifications,
and object type "Object" or "Customer"

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPMS004 - In addition to assigning material &1, assign a customer or object ?

  The SAP error message QPMS004 indicates that when you are trying to assign a material (in this case, represented by &1), you also need to assign a customer or another relevant object. This error typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with quality notifications, inspections, or similar processes where both material and customer information are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Assignment: The material you are trying to work with is linked to a process that requires a customer assignment, but none has been provided.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in such a way that certain materials must always have a customer or object assigned for quality management processes.
  Data Integrity: The data for the material may not be complete, leading to the requirement for additional assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Assign a Customer: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., creating or editing a quality notification or inspection lot) and ensure that you assign a customer to the material. This can usually be done in the customer-specific fields of the transaction.
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data to ensure that all necessary fields, including customer assignments, are filled out correctly.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to see if there are specific requirements for customer assignments that need to be adjusted.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the transaction you are using, as there may be additional requirements or steps needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transactions like QM01 (Create Quality Notification), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), etc.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to customer assignments and material data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QPMS004 error and proceed with your SAP tasks.