How To Fix CPWB454 - Some selected inspection characteristics are not valid on the key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPWB - General Workbench Messages

• Message number: 454

• Message text: Some selected inspection characteristics are not valid on the key date

INCLUDE EWB_NA_MARKED_OBJECT_INVALID OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPWB454 - Some selected inspection characteristics are not valid on the key date ?

  The SAP error message CPWB454, which states "Some selected inspection characteristics are not valid on the key date," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when you are trying to create or process a Quality Inspection Lot or when working with inspection characteristics that are not valid for the specified key date.
  Cause:
  
  
  Validity Period: The inspection characteristics you are trying to use may have a validity period that does not include the key date you are working with. Each inspection characteristic can have a defined validity period, and if the key date falls outside this range, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module, such as incorrect settings for the inspection characteristics or the inspection plan.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master or the inspection plan may not be correctly set up, leading to the characteristics being invalid for the key date.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the inspection characteristics in the inspection plan. Ensure that the key date you are using falls within the valid range of the characteristics.
  
  
  Update Inspection Plan: If the inspection characteristics are not valid for the key date, you may need to update the inspection plan to include valid characteristics or adjust the validity dates.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the inspection characteristics are set up correctly.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Verify the material master data to ensure that it is correctly linked to the inspection plan and that the relevant characteristics are defined properly.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review and modify the inspection characteristics.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing inspection characteristics and their validity.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management module in SAP, especially how inspection plans and characteristics are managed.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error CPWB454 and implement a suitable solution.