How To Fix QA653 - Inspection lot &1 is missing characteristics of newly created operations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Inspection lot &1 is missing characteristics of newly created operations

What causes this issue?

The system cannot automatically add inspection characteristics of
operations that were newly added and were not part of the initial
routing.

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?

You can add the missing characteristics of the new operations in the
inspection lot. This is possible in the application for changing the
inspection lot (accessible from the Manage Inspection Lots app, for
example) with the Update from Order function. The prerequisite is that
the status of the inspection lot permits the change.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA653 - Inspection lot &1 is missing characteristics of newly created operations ?

  The SAP error message QA653 indicates that an inspection lot is missing characteristics for newly created operations. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform quality inspections on a production order or a process order that has been modified after the inspection lot was created.
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Operations: The operations in the production or process order have been modified after the inspection lot was created. This can include adding new operations or changing existing ones.
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics that are associated with the new operations have not been included in the inspection lot.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the inspection plan or the characteristics that are supposed to be linked to the operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Recreate the Inspection Lot: The most straightforward solution is to delete the existing inspection lot and create a new one after the operations have been updated. This will ensure that the new characteristics are included.
  Update Inspection Lot: If possible, you can try to update the inspection lot to include the new characteristics. This may involve using transaction codes like QA02 (Change Inspection Lot) to manually add the missing characteristics.
  Check Inspection Plan: Ensure that the inspection plan associated with the production order includes all necessary characteristics for the new operations. If not, update the inspection plan accordingly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle changes in operations and characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and inspection lot processing for more detailed guidance on handling such errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the behavior of inspection lots and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management for further assistance.