How To Fix Q0209 - Set the indicator "Characteristic attribute"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Set the indicator "Characteristic attribute"

What causes this issue?

You have set the indicators "Qualitative characteristic" and "Classed
recording" in the control indicators for the inspection characteristic.
As a result, you must specify a selected set on the "Catalogs" screen
in the inspection characteristic. However, this is only possible if you
also set the indicator "Characteristic attribute".

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 "Characteristic attribute" in the control indicators
for the inspection characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0209 - Set the indicator "Characteristic attribute" ?

  The SAP error message Q0209, which states "Set the indicator 'Characteristic attribute'," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic in a quality inspection plan or a master inspection characteristic.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a characteristic you are trying to use does not have the "Characteristic attribute" indicator set. This attribute is necessary for the system to recognize the characteristic as a valid one for the intended use in quality management processes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the characteristic you are working with has the "Characteristic attribute" indicator set. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (for creating a master inspection characteristic) or QS22 (for changing a master inspection characteristic).
  
  
  
  Select the Characteristic:
  
  Enter the relevant characteristic number or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Set the Characteristic Attribute:
  
  In the characteristic definition screen, look for the option to set the "Characteristic attribute" indicator. This is usually a checkbox or a field that you need to enable.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After setting the indicator, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Go back to the operation that triggered the error and try again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS23: Display Master Inspection Characteristic
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on characteristics and their attributes.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics in the system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the characteristic in a quality inspection plan to ensure it works as expected.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.