How To Fix EHQ054 - Inspection characteristic &1 was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Inspection characteristic &1 was deleted

System Response

Inspection characteristic: &V1&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHQ054 - Inspection characteristic &1 was deleted ?

  The SAP error message EHQ054, which states "Inspection characteristic &1 was deleted," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when an inspection characteristic that is referenced in a quality inspection plan or a related document has been deleted. This can lead to issues when trying to execute inspections or when processing quality-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Inspection Characteristic: The most common cause is that the inspection characteristic (e.g., a specific measurement or attribute) has been deleted from the system, but there are still references to it in inspection plans or other related documents.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the master data or configuration settings that affect the inspection characteristics can also lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the inspection characteristic was deleted in one environment (e.g., development) and not properly transported to another environment (e.g., production), it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Plans: Review the inspection plans that reference the deleted characteristic. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., QP01, QP02) and checking for any inspection plans that might be using the deleted characteristic.
  Restore the Characteristic: If the characteristic was deleted by mistake, you may need to restore it. This can be done by recreating the inspection characteristic in the system.
  Update Inspection Plans: If the characteristic is no longer needed, update the inspection plans to remove references to the deleted characteristic. This may involve creating new characteristics or modifying existing ones.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all relevant changes have been properly transported across environments. You may need to re-transport the necessary objects.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the characteristic was deleted and whether it was part of a planned change.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and QP03 (Display Inspection Plan).
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the Quality Management module can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management.