How To Fix QS848 - No material specification has been created for the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 848

• Message text: No material specification has been created for the material

What causes this issue?

Inspection type &v1& is being used for a material, for which no
material specification has been created.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create a material specification for the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS848 - No material specification has been created for the material ?

  The SAP error message QS848 ("No material specification has been created for the material") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when you are trying to perform a quality-related transaction (like inspection lot creation, quality notifications, etc.) for a material that does not have an associated material specification.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Material Specification: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a material specification created in the system. Material specifications are necessary for quality management processes to define the quality characteristics and requirements for the material.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be set up to allow for quality management processes.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the quality management module that prevent the material specification from being created or recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Material Specification:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code QS21 (Create Material Specification).
  Enter the material number and create a new material specification by filling in the required fields, such as the specification type, characteristics, and values.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly for quality management. Check the quality management view and ensure that the relevant settings are activated.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type assigned to the material allows for quality management. You can check this in the configuration settings for material types.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the quality management module is set up correctly for the materials you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or view material specifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Material Specification
  QS22: Change Material Specification
  QS23: Display Material Specification
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the materials you are working with.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material specifications and quality management processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS848 error and ensure that the material has the necessary specifications for quality management processes.