How To Fix QS047 - You cannot assign inspection type &1 to a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 047

• Message text: You cannot assign inspection type &1 to a material

What causes this issue?

You want to enter the inspection type &v1&. However, this is assigned
to the inspection lot origin 14 (plant maintenance) and can only be
used for inspection lot creation from a maintenance order.

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?

Assign the inspection type to the order type. The parameters defined in
Customizing (inspection type default values) are then used for the
inspection.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS047 - You cannot assign inspection type &1 to a material ?

  The SAP error message QS047 ("You cannot assign inspection type &1 to a material") typically occurs when there is an attempt to assign an inspection type to a material that is not allowed due to certain configuration settings or restrictions in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Inspection Type Not Allowed: The inspection type you are trying to assign may not be allowed for the material type or the specific material in question.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents the assignment of inspection types (e.g., it may be marked as inactive).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the Quality Management (QM) module may not allow the assignment of the specified inspection type to the material.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The inspection type may not be defined for the specific plant where the material is being used.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up to allow for the assignment of the inspection type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the Quality Management section and check the settings for inspection types.
  Ensure that the inspection type you are trying to assign is configured correctly for the material type.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the Quality Management view to see if the inspection type can be assigned.
  Ensure that the material is active and not blocked for quality inspection.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Verify if the inspection type is defined for the specific plant in the configuration.
  If necessary, add the inspection type to the plant-specific settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the settings, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the inspection type and material type compatibility.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OQ01: Define Inspection Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to inspection types and material assignments.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as it contains various settings and configurations that can affect inspection types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QS047 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.