How To Fix MPE_AHF_TH_MSG036 - Required inspection characteristics assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_AHF_TH_MSG - Message Class - Type Handler Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Required inspection characteristics assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_AHF_TH_MSG036 - Required inspection characteristics assigned ?

  The SAP error message MPE_AHF_TH_MSG036 indicates that there are required inspection characteristics that have not been assigned in the context of a quality management process. This error typically arises in scenarios involving quality inspections, such as during the creation of inspection plans or when performing quality checks.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An inspection lot is created, but the required inspection characteristics (which define what needs to be inspected) are not assigned to the inspection plan or the material master.
  The inspection characteristics are mandatory for the quality inspection process, and their absence prevents the system from proceeding with the inspection.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the material or process.
  Ensure that all required inspection characteristics are defined and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Inspection Characteristics:
  
  If the required characteristics are missing, you need to add them to the inspection plan.
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to modify the inspection plan and include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the quality management views are properly configured.
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and ensure that the quality management settings are complete.
  
  
  
  Quality Info Record:
  
  If applicable, check the quality info record for the vendor/material combination to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to quality management for additional guidance on setting up inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create the inspection lot or perform the quality check again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as it encompasses various processes related to quality planning, inspection, and control.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the required inspection characteristics are properly assigned in your SAP system.