How To Fix QS408 - Select at least one material via button

QS408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Select at least one material via button

What causes this issue?

You have selected a detail function without selecting a 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?

Select at least one material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QS408 - Details

• The SAP error message QS408 ("Select at least one material via button") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes, particularly when you are trying to perform an action that requires the selection of at least one material, but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Material Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any materials in the relevant screen or transaction.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a screen that requires material selection without actually selecting any materials.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to select materials, leading to this error.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Quality Management module that prevent materials from being selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Materials: Ensure that you select at least one material using the appropriate button or checkbox in the interface. Look for options like "Select All" or