How To Fix MPE_RTG_UI022 - Master inspection characteristic &1, plant &2 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_RTG_UI - Messages for Routing Maintenance

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic &1, plant &2 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI022 - Master inspection characteristic &1, plant &2 is not available ?

  The SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI022 indicates that a master inspection characteristic (MIC) is not available for a specific plant in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system cannot find the required master inspection characteristic for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Inspection Characteristic: The specified master inspection characteristic (MIC) does not exist in the system for the given plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The MIC may exist but is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between the MIC and the plant in the configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the MIC for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code QMC1 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QMC2 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic) to verify if the MIC exists.
  Ensure that the MIC is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  In the MIC configuration, ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this in the same transaction (QMC1 or QMC2) by checking the plant assignment.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign MIC:
  
  If the MIC does not exist for the plant, you may need to create it or assign an existing MIC to the plant. Use QMC1 to create a new MIC or QMC2 to modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in the Quality Info Records and Inspection Plans.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the MIC for the specified plant. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up master inspection characteristics and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QMC1: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QMC2: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QMC3: Display Master Inspection Characteristic
  QMP1: Create Inspection Plan
  QMP2: Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as understanding its components (like inspection plans, MICs, and quality info records) can help in troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MPE_RTG_UI022 and ensure that the master inspection characteristic is available for the specified plant.