How To Fix CPCC011 - Object type inspection characteristic is required in the working area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCC - Cross-Class Functions

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Object type inspection characteristic is required in the working area

What causes this issue?

You have included the object type <ZH>inspection characteristic
value</> in the working area, without including the object type
<zh>inspection characteristic</> in the working area.

System Response

The working area cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Include the object type <zh>inspection characteristic</> in the working
area, or remove the object type <zh>inspection characteristic value</>
from the working area.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCC011 - Object type inspection characteristic is required in the working area ?

  The SAP error message CPCC011, which states "Object type inspection characteristic is required in the working area," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when working with inspection characteristics in a quality inspection plan or similar scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system expects an inspection characteristic to be defined for the object type you are working with, but it is missing. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The inspection characteristic may not be defined in the system for the specific object type you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type you are working with may not be correctly set up to include inspection characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry or selection of the object type that leads to the absence of the required inspection characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPCC011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code for the relevant inspection plan (e.g., QP01 for creating an inspection plan).
  Verify that the inspection characteristics are correctly defined for the object type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are using is configured to include inspection characteristics. This can be checked in the configuration settings for Quality Management.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Inspection Characteristics:
  
  If the inspection characteristic is missing, you may need to create it using transaction QCC1 (for creating characteristics) or modify existing ones as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to inspection characteristics and object types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and QCC1 (Create Characteristic).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CPCC011 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration of Quality Management in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CPCC011 error and implement a solution to resolve it.