How To Fix QS872 - & material specifications were selected

QS872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 872

• Message text: & material specifications were selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS872 - & material specifications were selected ?

  The SAP error message QS872 typically relates to issues with material specifications in the Quality Management (QM) module. The error message generally indicates that there is a problem with the selection of material specifications for a particular material or batch.
  Cause of QS872 Error
  The QS872 error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Specifications: The material may not have the required specifications defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the quality inspection process may not be set up correctly.
  Batch Management Issues: If batch management is enabled, there may be issues with the batch characteristics or specifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the material specifications.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material specifications, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Solution to QS872 Error
  To resolve the QS872 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Specifications:
  
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