How To Fix Q0214 - The required characteristics must be documented in results recording

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 214

• Message text: The required characteristics must be documented in results recording

What causes this issue?

Under normal circumstances, characteristics must be confirmed so the
inspection processing can be properly completed.
In this case, however, the indicator <LS>No Recording</> is
simultaneously set. The required characteristic is therefore converted
to an optional characteristic during the inspection processing.

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?

Be aware that the required characteristic will be converted into
an optional characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0214 - The required characteristics must be documented in results recording ?

  The SAP error message Q0214, which states "The required characteristics must be documented in results recording," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and results recording.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to record results for an inspection lot, but the required characteristics (which are defined in the inspection plan) have not been documented. This means that the system expects certain quality characteristics to be recorded, but they are either missing or not filled out in the results recording screen.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan: 
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot and verify which characteristics are marked as required. You can do this using transaction code QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) or QP03 (Display Inspection Plan).
  
  
  
  Record Results for Required Characteristics:
  
  When you are in the results recording screen (transaction code QE01 for