How To Fix QV218 - Material & not maintained for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Material & not maintained for plant &

What causes this issue?

No material data is maintained in this plant. Therefore a stock posting
cannot be carried out.

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?

Ensure that the appropriate plant data is maintained or select another
material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV218 - Material & not maintained for plant & ?

  The SAP error message QV218 ("Material & not maintained for plant &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform an action related to a material that has not been properly set up for a specific plant in the system. This error indicates that the material master data for the specified plant is incomplete or missing.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data Incomplete: The material has not been maintained for the specific plant in the material master.
  Quality Management Settings: The quality management settings for the material in the specified plant are not configured.
  Plant-Specific Data Missing: The plant-specific data for the material is missing or not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QV218 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and the plant code.
  Check if the material is maintained for the specified plant. If not, you will need to create or update the material master data.
  
  
  
  Maintain Plant-Specific Data:
  
  If the material is not maintained for the plant, you can use transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 to add the necessary plant-specific data.
  Ensure that the relevant views (such as Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, and Quality Management) are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Quality Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the Quality Management view is activated for the material in the specified plant.
  Check if the quality inspection settings are properly configured for the material.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or change the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required settings, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on maintaining material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  QS21: Create Inspection Plan
  QS22: Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they align with your organization's processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QV218 error and ensure that the material is properly maintained for the specified plant.