How To Fix EHQ021 - No valid combination of master inspection char. and inspec. method found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No valid combination of master inspection char. and inspec. method found

What causes this issue?

When reading the master inspection characteristic together with the
inspection method, no valid combination was found.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the relevant inspection method is assigned to the master
inspection characteristic, and check that they are both valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHQ021 - No valid combination of master inspection char. and inspec. method found ?

  The SAP error message EHQ021, which states "No valid combination of master inspection characteristic and inspection method found," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid combination of a master inspection characteristic (MIC) and an inspection method for the inspection plan you are trying to use.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The master inspection characteristic may not be properly configured or linked to an inspection method in the system.
  Incorrect Inspection Plan: The inspection plan you are using may not have the correct master inspection characteristics or inspection methods defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the master data tables.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain inspection methods or characteristics.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Master Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 to check the master inspection characteristics.
  Ensure that the MIC you are using is correctly defined and has the necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Verify Inspection Methods:
  
  Use transaction code QPM1 to check the inspection methods.
  Ensure that the inspection method is correctly assigned to the master inspection characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 to review the inspection plan.
  Ensure that the inspection plan includes the correct master inspection characteristics and that they are linked to valid inspection methods.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the QM data.
  You can use transaction codes like QG01 to check for inconsistencies in the inspection plans.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant master data and inspection methods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring master inspection characteristics and inspection methods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create/Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QPM1: Create/Change Inspection Method
  QP01: Create/Change Inspection Plan
  QG01: Check Inspection Plan Consistency
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EHQ021 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.