How To Fix Q0205 - Calculated characteristic will be reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Calculated characteristic will be reset

What causes this issue?

Formulas cannot be calculated, since the indicator for recording
measured values is <ZH>not</> set.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Set the indicator "Confirm values".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0205 - Calculated characteristic will be reset ?

  The SAP error message Q0205, which states "Calculated characteristic will be reset," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This message indicates that a calculated characteristic in a quality inspection lot is being reset, which can happen for various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The calculated characteristic may be based on other characteristics that have been changed or deleted, leading to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Inspection Plan: If the inspection plan is modified after the inspection lot has been created, it may affect the calculated characteristics.
  Manual Changes: Manual adjustments to the inspection lot or characteristics can also trigger this message.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the characteristics or the inspection plan can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Inspection Plan: Check the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot to ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Check Characteristic Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent characteristics are correctly maintained and that their values are valid.
  Recreate Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot is significantly affected, consider recreating it after ensuring that the inspection plan and characteristics are correctly set up.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the characteristics and their calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide patches or updates that could resolve the problem.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results) to manage inspection lots effectively.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the Quality Management module can help prevent such issues in the future.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the behavior of calculated characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the Q0205 error and implement a suitable solution.