M7156 - Material & is QM-relevant and is posted in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Material & is QM-relevant and is posted in &

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is relevant for Quality Management (QM). According to
Quality Management, the material is to be posted to stock type &V2&,
even though the material was originally to be posted to a different
stock type.

System Response

If this message is a warning message, the system will post the quantity
to the stock type specified by QM.
If this message is an error message, you will not be able to post this
goods movement.

How to fix this error?

If the message is an error message, terminate processing and enter the
movement using the appropriate movement type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7156 - Material & is QM-relevant and is posted in & ?

  The SAP error message M7156 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the material's quality management (QM) relevance in the system. The message usually states that the material is marked as QM-relevant, but there is a problem with its configuration or status that prevents certain operations from being completed.
  Cause:
  
  QM Relevance Configuration: The material may be configured as QM-relevant in the material master, but there may be inconsistencies or missing data in the quality management settings.
  Status Issues: The material might be in a status that does not allow certain transactions, such as being blocked or not released for use.
  Missing Quality Inspection Plans: If the material is QM-relevant, it may require a quality inspection plan that is not set up or is incomplete.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The error may arise from plant-specific settings that are not aligned with the material's QM status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the QM settings. Ensure that the material is correctly marked as QM-relevant and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  Review Quality Inspection Plans: Ensure that there is a valid quality inspection plan associated with the material. You can check this in the quality management module.
  Check Status: Verify the status of the material. If it is blocked or not released, you may need to change its status to allow for the desired transactions.
  Consult with QM Team: If you are unsure about the QM settings or how to resolve the issue, consult with your quality management team or SAP support for further assistance.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs or error logs for more detailed information about the error and any related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and QA32 (Quality Inspection Lot).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management to understand the implications of QM relevance and how it affects material handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the M7156 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.