How To Fix Q6055 - &1 could be incompatible with &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 055

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6055 - &1 could be incompatible with &2 ?

  The SAP error message Q6055 indicates that there is an incompatibility between two quality management (QM) objects, typically related to inspection characteristics or specifications. This error often arises during the process of creating or processing quality notifications, inspection lots, or when performing quality inspections.
  Cause:
  The error message Q6055 occurs when:
  
  There is a mismatch between the characteristics defined in the inspection plan and those in the material specification or the quality notification.
  The characteristics or specifications being used are not compatible due to differences in data types, units of measure, or other attributes.
  The inspection plan or the material master data has been changed, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q6055 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan: 
  
  Review the inspection plan associated with the material. Ensure that the characteristics defined in the inspection plan match those in the material specification.
  Verify that the characteristics are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the quality management settings are correctly configured.
  Look for any discrepancies in the characteristics or specifications that may lead to incompatibility.
  
  
  
  Inspect Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics being used in the inspection lot or quality notification are compatible with the characteristics defined in the inspection plan.
  If necessary, modify the characteristics to ensure compatibility.
  
  
  
  Update or Recreate Inspection Plan:
  
  If the inspection plan is outdated or incorrect, consider updating it or recreating it to align with the current specifications and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the characteristics and their compatibility requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to manage inspection plans.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as understanding its components can help in troubleshooting issues related to quality inspections.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to the Q6055 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the incompatibility issue causing the Q6055 error in your SAP system.