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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 tolerances are set correctly. You should ensure that at least one of them is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the quality management views are correctly maintained and that the relevant inspection characteristics are defined.
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review the inspection plan associated with the material.
  Ensure that the inspection characteristics are correctly defined and that the control indicators for tolerances are set.
  
  
  
  Define Control Indicators:
  
  If the control indicators are missing, you can define them in the inspection characteristic settings. The control indicators typically include options like "X" for upper tolerance, "Y" for lower tolerance, etc.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM module expert for guidance on how to properly configure inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QCC1 / QCC2: Create/Change Inspection Characteristic
  QP01 / QP02: Create/Change Inspection Plan
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on quality management and inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the Q0409 error and ensure that your inspection characteristics are properly configured.