How To Fix QC012 - Not all data was found for characteristic &1 in cert.profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Not all data was found for characteristic &1 in cert.profile &2

What causes this issue?

Not all data was found for characteristic &V1&, referenced as number
&V3& in certificate profile &V2&. The missing data was indicated in the
preceding messages.

System Response

Since the characteristic is marked as obligatory, this inspection lot
or batch is not processed.
For batch split items, the affected batch is omitted from the
certificate.
If data is not found for any batch, processing of the message is
discontinued.
If the message is in fact processed and not just simulated, the message
status will be set to <ZH>incorrectly processed</>.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to create a certificate, you have the following
options:
Remove the <ZH>obligatory</> indicator on the characteristic detail
screen.
Depending on which data was not found, change the data origin for the
specifications, results or short text.
Make sure the missing data is maintained in the system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC012 - Not all data was found for characteristic &1 in cert.profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message QC012 indicates that not all data was found for a specific characteristic in a certificate profile. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when generating quality certificates or when trying to display or process quality-related data.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any associated data in the relevant inspection lot or quality certificate.
  Incorrect Configuration: The certificate profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data stored in the system, such as missing inspection results or characteristics that are not properly linked to the inspection lot.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the data related to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Verify that the inspection lot associated with the certificate has been processed correctly and that all required characteristics have been evaluated. You can do this by checking the inspection lot in transaction code QA32 or QA03.
  
  
  Review Certificate Profile: Ensure that the certificate profile (specified in the error message) is correctly configured to include the necessary characteristics. You can check this in transaction code QC01 (Create Certificate Profile) or QC02 (Change Certificate Profile).
  
  
  Inspect Characteristic Data: Look at the characteristics defined for the material and ensure that they have been populated with data. You can check this in the material master or the inspection plan.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to ensure that all data is correctly linked and there are no missing entries. You can use transaction codes like QAL1 (Quality Management: Display Inspection Lot) to check for any discrepancies.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the characteristic. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32, QA03, QC01, QC02, and QAL1 for managing inspection lots and certificate profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the Quality Management module in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to quality certificates and inspection lots.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QC012 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.