How To Fix QS841 - No material specification was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 841

• Message text: No material specification was selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS841 - No material specification was selected ?

  The SAP error message QS841 ("No material specification was selected") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a material specification, but none has been selected or assigned to the material in question. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inspection lot processing, quality notifications, or when trying to create a quality plan.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Specification: The material in question does not have an associated material specification or quality management data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the quality management module may not be set up correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select the material specification.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to the material or its specifications.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify if the material specification is assigned correctly under the Quality Management view.
  Ensure that the relevant quality management data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Material Specification:
  
  If no material specification exists, you may need to create one (transaction code QS21 for creating material specifications).
  After creating the specification, ensure it is assigned to the relevant material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the settings for material specifications are correctly defined.
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the Quality Management customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select material specifications. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on material specifications and quality management processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QS21: Create Material Specification
  QS22: Change Material Specification
  QS23: Display Material Specification
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as it encompasses various functionalities related to quality planning, inspection, and control.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QS841 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.