How To Fix QC013 - Master inspection characteristic &1 plant &2 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic &1 plant &2 is not available

What causes this issue?

Master inspection characteristic &V1&, plant &V2& was not found.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC013 - Master inspection characteristic &1 plant &2 is not available ?

  The SAP error message QC013 indicates that a master inspection characteristic (MIC) is not available for a specific plant. This error typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to create or process quality inspection plans or inspection lots, and the system cannot find the specified master inspection characteristic for the given plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Inspection Characteristic: The specified master inspection characteristic (MIC) does not exist in the system for the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Configuration: The MIC may not be assigned to the plant in question, or it may not be activated for that plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between the MIC and the plant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code QCC1 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QCC2 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic) to verify if the MIC exists.
  Ensure that the MIC is correctly defined and activated for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Assign MIC to Plant:
  
  If the MIC exists but is not assigned to the plant, you need to assign it. This can typically be done in the MIC configuration settings.
  Use transaction code QCC2 to modify the MIC and ensure it is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are working with an inspection plan, ensure that the inspection plan is correctly referencing the MIC and that the MIC is valid for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary links and configurations are correctly set up. This may involve checking related tables or configurations in the QM module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up master inspection characteristics and their plant-specific configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QCC1: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QCC2: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QCC3: Display Master Inspection Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify master inspection characteristics and inspection plans.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC013 error and ensure that the master inspection characteristic is available for the specified plant.