How To Fix /PLMI/RTG_APP026 - Specify inspection characteristic value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RTG_APP -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Specify inspection characteristic value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RTG_APP026 - Specify inspection characteristic value ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RTG_APP026 Specify inspection characteristic value typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with inspection characteristics in the Quality Inspection (QI) module. This error indicates that a required inspection characteristic value has not been specified in the relevant document or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Characteristic: The inspection characteristic that is required for the inspection lot or the quality control process has not been defined or is missing.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or processing of an inspection lot, the user may have skipped entering a value for a mandatory inspection characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the inspection plan or the material master that leads to the absence of required inspection characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Review the inspection lot in question to ensure that all required inspection characteristics are specified. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot in the Quality Management module.
  Enter Missing Values: If you find that certain inspection characteristic values are missing, enter the required values directly in the inspection lot or the relevant document.
  Review Inspection Plan: Check the inspection plan associated with the material or process to ensure that all necessary inspection characteristics are defined correctly.
  Material Master Data: Verify the material master data to ensure that the quality management settings are correctly configured, including the assignment of inspection characteristics.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which inspection characteristics are required, consult the documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding quality management processes.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the quality management process are adequately trained on how to enter and manage inspection characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Display Inspection Lot), QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), and QDP1 (Maintain Inspection Characteristics).
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that inspection characteristics are set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing inspection characteristic values and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message /PLMI/RTG_APP026.