How To Fix AQ256 - Specifications are not possible with type &

AQ256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Specifications are not possible with type &

What causes this issue?

You tried to define a selection (parameter or Select-Option). However,
you cannot define selections for the parameter or field type which you
specified.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ256 - Specifications are not possible with type & ?

  The SAP error message AQ256 ("Specifications are not possible with type &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when there is an issue related to the specification type being used in a quality inspection or related process. This error indicates that the system cannot create or process specifications for the specified type.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Specification Type: The specification type you are trying to use may not be valid for the context in which you are working.
  Missing Configuration: The specification type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant material or inspection plan.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage specifications for the specified type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the material, inspection plan, or specification type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Specification Type: Verify that the specification type