How To Fix MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS031 - Inspection characteristic is not assigned to operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS - Manage Production Routing Version

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Inspection characteristic is not assigned to operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS031 - Inspection characteristic is not assigned to operation ?

  The SAP error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS031 indicates that an inspection characteristic is not assigned to the operation in the context of a quality management process. This error typically arises during the planning or execution of production orders, where quality inspection characteristics are expected to be linked to specific operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The inspection characteristic has not been assigned to the operation in the routing or task list.
  Routing Configuration: The routing used for the production order may not have the necessary inspection characteristics defined.
  Quality Management Settings: The quality management settings in the material master or routing may not be properly configured.
  Versioning Issues: There may be a version mismatch between the routing and the inspection characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing: 
  
  Go to the routing or task list associated with the production order.
  Ensure that the inspection characteristics are correctly assigned to the relevant operations.
  
  
  
  Assign Inspection Characteristics:
  
  If the inspection characteristics are missing, you can assign them by editing the routing in the transaction code CA01 (Create Routing) or CA02 (Change Routing).
  Navigate to the operation where the inspection characteristic should be assigned and add the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM02) to ensure that the quality management views are correctly set up and that the inspection characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Check Quality Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the quality management settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) are correctly set up for the relevant material and operations.
  
  
  
  Version Control:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the routing, ensure that the correct version is being used in the production order.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA01: Create Routing
  CA02: Change Routing
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Quality Management in SAP: Understanding how quality management integrates with production planning and execution can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MPE_PLAN_RTG_VERS031 and ensure that the inspection characteristics are properly assigned to the operations in your routing.