How To Fix Q6054 - &1 could be incompatible with &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 054

• Message text: &1 could be incompatible with &2

What causes this issue?

You entered field &V1& as an additional source field for reference field
&V2&. These fields have different domains, which indicates that they may
not be compatible.
Field &V1& has the domain &V3&.
Field &V2& has the domain &V4&.
Usually additional source fields are used to assign fields with the same
meaning, but that are from different tables, to a target field. (For
example, they can be used to link the document number of a header table
with the document number in the corresponding items table). If the
domains of the fields differ, then it is very likely that the fields
have different meanings.
Moreover, assigning several fields with different data types to a source
field can lead to technical difficulties. When the archive information
system fills an infostructure it has to write the corresponding values
into the same field of a database table. If the data types are not
compatible, the program may terminate while it is filling an
infostructure.

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?

Check if you really want to enter &V1& as an additional source field.
You may have made a mistake while typing.
If you really meant to type &V1&, then close this message by pressing
<PF>Enter</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6054 - &1 could be incompatible with &2 ?

  The SAP error message Q6054 indicates that there is an incompatibility issue between two quality management (QM) objects, typically related to inspection characteristics or inspection plans. The message format is usually as follows: "Q6054 &1 could be incompatible with &2," where &1 and &2 represent the specific objects or characteristics that are causing the conflict.
  Cause:
  The incompatibility can arise from several scenarios, including but not limited to:
  
  Different Data Types: The characteristics being compared may have different data types (e.g., one is a numeric characteristic while the other is a text characteristic).
  Inconsistent Units of Measure: If the characteristics are measured in different units (e.g., one in grams and the other in kilograms), this can lead to incompatibility.
  Different Value Ranges: The defined ranges for the characteristics may not align, causing a conflict when trying to use them together.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the inspection plans or characteristics that lead to this incompatibility.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q6054 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Characteristics: Check the definitions of the characteristics involved in the error message. Ensure that they are compatible in terms of data type, units of measure, and value ranges.
  
  
  Adjust Inspection Plans: If the error arises from an inspection plan, review the plan to ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and compatible with each other.
  
  
  Modify Characteristics: If necessary, modify one or both characteristics to ensure they are compatible. This may involve changing the data type, adjusting the units of measure, or redefining the value ranges.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and their configurations.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the inspection process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module of SAP, as understanding how characteristics and inspection plans are set up can help prevent such errors in the future.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.