How To Fix EHQ090 - Master inspection characteristic &1 not available for plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic &1 not available for plant &2

What causes this issue?

The combination of master inspection characteristic &V1& and plant &V2&
entered does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing combination or delete the master inspection
characteristic and plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHQ090 - Master inspection characteristic &1 not available for plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message EHQ090 indicates that a master inspection characteristic (MIC) is not available for a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when trying to create or process inspection plans, inspection lots, or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Inspection Characteristic: The specified master inspection characteristic (MIC) has not been defined for the plant in question.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The MIC may exist in the system but is not assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between the MIC and the plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Verify if the MIC exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign MIC to Plant:
  
  If the MIC exists but is not assigned to the plant, you need to assign it. This can be done in the same transaction (QS21 or QS22) by ensuring that the plant is included in the MIC's settings.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are working with an inspection plan, ensure that the plan is correctly referencing the MIC and that the MIC is available for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the MIC and the plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing master inspection characteristics and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS23: Display Master Inspection Characteristic
  QPM1: Create Inspection Plan
  QPM2: Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding the QM module's structure and how MICs are utilized within inspection plans and quality control processes can help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify master inspection characteristics and related settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EHQ090 error and ensure that the master inspection characteristic is available for the specified plant.