How To Fix QY021 - You must enter a sample drawing number to add the master record

QY021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QY - QM: Sample management

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You must enter a sample drawing number to add the master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QY021 - You must enter a sample drawing number to add the master record ?

  The SAP error message QY021 indicates that when trying to create or modify a master record (typically in the context of quality management or material management), the system requires a sample drawing number to be entered. This is often related to quality inspection processes where specific drawings or specifications are necessary for the items being inspected.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is configured to require a sample drawing number for the creation or modification of the master record. This is likely due to the settings in the quality management module or the specific configuration of the material master or inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a sample drawing number is provided when creating or modifying the master record. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings in the quality management module to see if the sample drawing number is indeed a required