How To Fix IR100 - Characteristic &1 can only be used for results transfer from QM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Characteristic &1 can only be used for results transfer from QM

What causes this issue?

You have assigned charactistic &V1& to measuring point &V2&. This
characteristic can only be used for entering inspection results in the
QM application.

System Response

The assignment of the characteristics to measuring points is allowed,
to enable the transfer of appropriate inspection results from QM to PM.
The system does not support the entry of measurement documents for this
type of measuring point in PM.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IR100 - Characteristic &1 can only be used for results transfer from QM ?

  The SAP error message IR100 ("Characteristic &1 can only be used for results transfer from QM") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to use a characteristic in a way that is not permitted by the system's configuration. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use is restricted to results transfer from Quality Management processes and cannot be used in the context you are attempting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Usage of Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is defined in the system to be exclusively for results transfer from QM. This means it is not available for other processes or contexts.
  Configuration Settings: The characteristic may be configured in such a way that it is only applicable for specific QM processes, such as inspection lots or results recording.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in how the characteristic is being referenced or entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration: Check the configuration of the characteristic in the Quality Management module. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the intended use. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic settings in the QM module.
  Use Appropriate Characteristics: If the characteristic is indeed restricted, you will need to use a different characteristic that is allowed for the process you are working on.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the specific limitations and intended use of the characteristic in question.
  Check Transaction Context: Ensure that you are in the correct transaction or process context where the characteristic is applicable. If you are trying to use it in a different context, switch to the appropriate QM transaction.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe the characteristic should be available for your use case, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  QM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly around characteristics and their usage.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on the use of characteristics in QM.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on QM processes to better understand how to work with characteristics and avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IR100 error and understand the limitations of the characteristic in question.