How To Fix CPCL_VERS136 - Inspection characteristic is deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Inspection characteristic is deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS136 - Inspection characteristic is deleted ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS136 indicates that an inspection characteristic has been deleted in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to access or process a quality inspection plan that references a characteristic that no longer exists.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Inspection Characteristic: The most common cause is that the inspection characteristic was deleted from the system, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the master data related to the inspection plan or characteristics can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the inspection characteristic was deleted in one environment (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to another environment (e.g., production), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Characteristics: Verify if the inspection characteristic in question has indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., QA32 for inspection lots) and checking the characteristics.
  Restore Deleted Characteristics: If the characteristic was deleted unintentionally, you may need to restore it. This can be done by recreating the characteristic in the system.
  Update Inspection Plans: If the characteristic is no longer needed, you may need to update the inspection plans that reference this characteristic to remove or replace it with a valid one.
  Transport Management: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all relevant changes are correctly transported across environments. You may need to check the transport logs for any errors.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the characteristic was deleted and if it was part of a planned change.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QDP1: Create Inspection Characteristic
  QDP2: Change Inspection Characteristic
  QDP3: Display Inspection Characteristic
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the Quality Management module can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.