How To Fix CQCL018 - +nter the key for the inspection characteristic completely

CQCL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: +nter the key for the inspection characteristic completely

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CQCL018 - Details

• The SAP error message CQCL018, which states "Enter the key for the inspection characteristic completely," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify an inspection characteristic in a Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) or a similar context.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the key (or identifier) for the inspection characteristic is incomplete. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Information: The key fields required to uniquely identify the inspection characteristic are not fully filled out.
  Incorrect Format: The format of the key entered does not meet the expected criteria.
  Data Entry Error: There may be typographical errors or omissions in the data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CQCL018 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields for the inspection characteristic are filled out completely. This includes the characteristic name, type, and any other relevant identifiers.
  
  
  Review Format: Verify