How To Fix EHQ055 - Inspection characteristic &1 could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Inspection characteristic &1 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The inspection characteristic &V1& was to be deleted but an error
occurred.

System Response

The inspection characteristic was not deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHQ055 - Inspection characteristic &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message EHQ055 indicates that an inspection characteristic (identified by &1) could not be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) when attempting to modify or delete inspection characteristics from a Quality Inspection Plan or similar object.
  Causes:
  
  Usage in Active Inspection Plans: The inspection characteristic may be currently in use in one or more active inspection plans, making it impossible to delete.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like inspection lots, results, etc.) that prevent deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the inspection characteristic.
  System Locking: The characteristic might be locked by another user or process, preventing modifications.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Inspection Plans: Review all inspection plans that reference the characteristic. If it is in use, you will need to remove it from those plans before