How To Fix LB061 - Characteristic value of a master inspection charact. cannot be changed

LB061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LB - Logistics: Batch - Management

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Characteristic value of a master inspection charact. cannot be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LB061 - Characteristic value of a master inspection charact. cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message LB061, which states "Characteristic value of a master inspection characteristic cannot be changed," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to modify a characteristic value that is defined in a master inspection characteristic (MIC) that has already been assigned to a quality inspection lot or a similar object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Locked Characteristic: The characteristic value you are trying to change is locked because it is already being used in an inspection lot or has been recorded in a previous inspection.
  Master Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that once a characteristic is defined and used, it cannot be altered to prevent inconsistencies in quality data.
  Status of Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot is in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., completed or closed), you will encounter this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status: Verify the status of the inspection lot. If