How To Fix Q0414 - Master insp. char. and tolerance key have different units of measurement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q0 - QM: Generally valid messages

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Master insp. char. and tolerance key have different units of measurement

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q0414 - Master insp. char. and tolerance key have different units of measurement ?

  The SAP error message Q0414 indicates that there is a mismatch between the units of measurement (UoM) for the master inspection characteristic and the tolerance key in the quality management module. This error typically arises during the creation or modification of inspection plans or inspection lots.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch of Units: The master inspection characteristic (MIC) has a specific unit of measurement defined, while the tolerance key associated with that characteristic has a different unit of measurement.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the inspection characteristics or tolerance keys may not be aligned properly.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when defining the master inspection characteristic or tolerance key can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q0414 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code QCC1 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QCC2 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Verify the unit of measurement assigned to the master inspection characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Tolerance Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code QTA1 (Create Tolerance Key) or QTA2 (Change Tolerance Key).
  Check the unit of measurement defined for the tolerance key.
  
  
  
  Align Units of Measurement:
  
  Ensure that both the master inspection characteristic and the tolerance key have the same unit of measurement. If they differ, you will need to either change the unit of measurement for one of them or create a new tolerance key that matches the unit of measurement of the master inspection characteristic.
  
  
  
  Recreate Inspection Plan:
  
  If the inspection plan is already created, you may need to recreate it after making the necessary adjustments to the master inspection characteristic or tolerance key.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the inspection plan or lot creation again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QCC1 / QCC2: For managing master inspection characteristics.
  QTA1 / QTA2: For managing tolerance keys.
  QP01 / QP02: For creating or changing inspection plans.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on configuring inspection characteristics and tolerance keys.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master inspection characteristics and tolerance keys.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the Q0414 error and ensure that your quality management processes run smoothly.