How To Fix EHQ102 - Master inspection characteristic missing for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic missing for plant &1

What causes this issue?

You have specified the plant &V1&, but no master inspection
characteristic. That is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid combination of master inspection characteristic and plant.
You can also use the input help to make your selection.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHQ102 - Master inspection characteristic missing for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message EHQ102, which states "Master inspection characteristic missing for plant &1," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system cannot find the required master inspection characteristic (MIC) for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Inspection Characteristic: The primary cause of this error is that the master inspection characteristic (MIC) you are trying to use is not defined for the specified plant in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The MIC may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant material or inspection plan.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The MIC might exist in the system but is not assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EHQ102 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Verify if the MIC exists for the specified plant. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign MIC to Plant:
  
  If the MIC exists but is not assigned to the plant, you can assign it by using the transaction code QS22 to modify the MIC and include the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plans:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material. Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to ensure that the MIC is included in the inspection plan for the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master record is correctly set up for the plant in question. Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM consultant for guidance on setting up master inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding the QM module and its components, such as inspection plans, MICs, and quality inspection lots, is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the EHQ102 error in SAP.