How To Fix MPE_RTG_UI021 - No valid version found for master inspection characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_RTG_UI - Messages for Routing Maintenance

• Message number: 021

• Message text: No valid version found for master inspection characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI021 - No valid version found for master inspection characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI021 ("No valid version found for master inspection characteristic &1") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when the system is unable to find a valid version of a master inspection characteristic (MIC) that is required for a specific operation or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Inactive Version: The master inspection characteristic may not have an active version in the system. This can happen if the characteristic was created but not released or if the version was deleted or deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the inspection characteristics may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to retrieve the necessary data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the inspection characteristics and the relevant inspection plans or lots.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the master inspection characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic) and check if the characteristic exists and is active.
  Ensure that the characteristic has a valid version that is released.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plans:
  
  Check the inspection plans associated with the characteristic using transaction code QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to ensure that they reference the correct MIC and that the plans are active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the quality management data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction codes like QAL1 or QAL2 for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the master inspection characteristics. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MPE_RTG_UI021.