How To Fix CQCL011 - Insp. characteristic &1 is referenced and as a result cannot be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Insp. characteristic &1 is referenced and as a result cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You want to change the inspection characteristic or the long text.
However, the inspection characteristic is not a referenced master
inspection characteristic.

System Response

The system cannot change the inspection characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the reference or change the master inspection characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CQCL011 - Insp. characteristic &1 is referenced and as a result cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message CQCL011 indicates that an inspection characteristic (identified by &1) is currently being referenced in a way that prevents it from being changed. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection plans or inspection lots.
  Cause:
  
  Reference in Use: The inspection characteristic is being used in an active inspection plan or is linked to an inspection lot. This means that the system is preventing changes to maintain data integrity.
  Locked by Other Processes: The characteristic may be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that are utilizing it.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other characteristics or objects that prevent modification.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the inspection characteristic is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the inspection plan or inspection lot that references the characteristic.
  Using transaction codes like CQ32 (Change Inspection Plan) or QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) to find the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you need to change the characteristic:
  
  You may need to remove it from the inspection plan or any other object that references it.
  Ensure that there are no active inspection lots that are currently using the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Change Status: If the characteristic is locked due to an ongoing process, you may need to wait until that process is completed or check if you can change the status of the inspection lot or plan.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to the inspection characteristic and its dependencies.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the inspection characteristics and related objects.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CQ32 - Change Inspection Plan
  CQ33 - Display Inspection Plan
  QA32 - Change Inspection Lot
  QA33 - Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the broader context of the Quality Management module in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to inspection characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.