How To Fix CQCL015 - You cannot process inspection characteristics for referenced operations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: You cannot process inspection characteristics for referenced operations

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CQCL015 - You cannot process inspection characteristics for referenced operations ?

  The SAP error message CQCL015, which states "You cannot process inspection characteristics for referenced operations," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with the inspection characteristics linked to operations in a production order or a similar process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Referenced Operations: The error often arises when the inspection characteristics are linked to operations that are not directly part of the current process or order. This can happen if the operations are referenced from another order or if they are not properly defined in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be missing configurations in the Quality Management settings or the production order itself that prevent the system from processing the inspection characteristics.
  Status of Operations: The operations may be in a status that does not allow for inspection characteristics to be processed (e.g., if they are completed or closed).
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the