How To Fix MPE_WI_EMB_MSGS020 - Add input for inspection characteristic &1 in WI for OA &2

MPE_WI_EMB_MSGS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_WI_EMB_MSGS - Messages of embedded Work Instruction Fiori

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Add input for inspection characteristic &1 in WI for OA &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_WI_EMB_MSGS020 - Add input for inspection characteristic &1 in WI for OA &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_WI_EMB_MSGS020 typically indicates that there is a missing input for an inspection characteristic in a Work Instruction (WI) for an Operation Activity (OA). This error is often encountered in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection plans and work instructions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An inspection characteristic that is required for a specific operation is not filled in the work instruction.
  The system expects certain data to be provided for the inspection characteristic, but it is either missing or not properly configured.
  There may be a mismatch between the inspection plan and the work instruction, leading to the absence of necessary data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the operation and verify that all required inspection characteristics are defined.
  Ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the relevant operation.
  
  
  
  Update Work Instruction:
  
  Access the work instruction