How To Fix QS401 - Maintain the QM transaction control for &

QS401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Maintain the QM transaction control for &

What causes this issue?

You have called up a function whose control is not maintained in QM.

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?

Make sure the QM function control is maintained accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QS401 - Details

• The SAP error message QS401, which states "Maintain the QM transaction control for &," typically occurs when the Quality Management (QM) module is not properly configured for a specific material or process. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary settings for the Quality Management transaction control for the specified object (usually a material or a process).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing QM Control Data: The QM control data for the material or process has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to use Quality Management.
  
  Configuration Issues: The Quality Management settings in the system may not be properly configured or activated.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like material master or inspection plan) may not have been created or may be incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS401 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain QM Control Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMQ1 (or navigate through the SAP menu: Logistics