How To Fix Q0409 - Control indicator for upper or lower tolerance is initial


Q0409 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

  • Message number: 409

  • Message text: Control indicator for upper or lower tolerance is initial

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0409 - Control indicator for upper or lower tolerance is initial ?
    The SAP error message Q0409, which states "Control indicator for upper or lower tolerance is initial," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify a quality inspection characteristic. This error indicates that the system expects a control indicator for either the upper or lower tolerance limit, but it has not been set.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the absence of a control indicator for the upper or lower tolerance in the inspection characteristic settings. This can happen if: The characteristic is defined without specifying the control indicators. The characteristic is not properly configured in the quality management module. There is a missing or incomplete configuration in the material master or inspection plan.
    Solution: To resolve the Q0409 error, you can follow these steps: Check Inspection Characteristic Configuration: Go to the transaction code QCC1 (Create Inspection Characteristic) or QCC2 (Change Inspection Characteristic). Verify that the control indicators for upper and lower

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