How To Fix CQCL005 - Invalid inspection characteristic &1 for dependent characteristic specs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CQCL - Message for Class of Inspection Characteristics

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid inspection characteristic &1 for dependent characteristic specs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CQCL005 - Invalid inspection characteristic &1 for dependent characteristic specs ?

  The SAP error message CQCL005 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection characteristic specified for dependent characteristic specifications in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid inspection characteristic that is required for the dependent characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characteristic: The inspection characteristic specified does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Dependent Characteristics: The dependent characteristics are not properly linked to the main inspection characteristic, or the main characteristic is not set up correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management settings that prevent the system from recognizing the characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or inspection plan may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and verify that the inspection characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material to ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined and linked.
  Make sure that the dependent characteristics are properly assigned to the main inspection characteristic.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings for characteristics and specifications are correctly configured.
  Check the settings for dependent characteristics in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Master Data Verification:
  
  Verify the master data for the material in question. Ensure that all relevant data is complete and accurate.
  Check if the material is assigned to the correct inspection plan and that the plan is active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the inspection process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CQE1 (Create Inspection Characteristic) or CQE2 (Change Inspection Characteristic) to manage characteristics.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection characteristics and specifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.