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

Q0209 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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