How To Fix CQCL012 - There is no valid inspection charac. &1 for specificied key date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 012

• Message text: There is no valid inspection charac. &1 for specificied key date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CQCL012 - There is no valid inspection charac. &1 for specificied key date &2 ?

  The SAP error message CQCL012 indicates that there is no valid inspection characteristic for the specified key date. This error typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when trying to access or process inspection characteristics that are not valid for the given date.
  Cause:
  
  Date Validity: The inspection characteristic may not be valid for the key date specified. Inspection characteristics can have validity periods, and if the key date falls outside this period, the system will not find a valid characteristic.
  Master Data Issues: The inspection characteristic may not be properly defined in the master data or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management module, such as missing or incorrect settings for inspection plans or characteristics.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data related to inspection characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the inspection characteristics in the system. Ensure that the key date you are using falls within the valid range.
  Review Inspection Characteristics: Go to the inspection characteristic master data and check if the characteristic exists and is active. You can do this through transaction codes like QS21 (Create Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Inspection Characteristic).
  Inspect Inspection Plans: Check the inspection plans associated with the material or process to ensure that the inspection characteristics are correctly assigned and valid for the key date.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the quality management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the configuration of quality info records, inspection plans, and characteristics.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into the specific error message and its implications.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), QA11 (Record Results), and QS21/QS22 for managing inspection characteristics.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the overall structure and functionality of the QM module in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to inspection characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.