How To Fix QAM054 - Upper interval limit &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QAM - General Message Class for Quality Issue Management

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Upper interval limit &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM054 - Upper interval limit &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message QAM054 indicates that there is an issue with the upper interval limit specified for a characteristic in Quality Management (QM). This error typically arises when the upper limit defined for a quality characteristic is not valid or exceeds the permissible range.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Upper Limit: The upper interval limit specified for a characteristic is either too high or not in accordance with the defined range for that characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the characteristic settings or the quality inspection plan.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry while creating or modifying the inspection plan or characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the Quality Management module.
  Verify the upper limit value and ensure it is within the acceptable range.
  Adjust the upper limit if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Navigate to the inspection plan associated with the characteristic.
  Ensure that the upper limit for the characteristic is correctly defined in the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entered for the characteristic to ensure it adheres to the expected format and range.
  If the characteristic is linked to a material or batch, ensure that the material master data is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on defining characteristics and limits in QM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to create or modify the inspection plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QDP1 (Create Inspection Plan) or QDP2 (Change Inspection Plan) to access and modify inspection plans.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to characteristics and inspection plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.