How To Fix QC014 - Version &1 of characteristic &2 plant &3 was not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Version &1 of characteristic &2 plant &3 was not released

What causes this issue?

Version &V1& of characteristic &V2& in plant &V3& has not been
released.

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 have the following options:
Have version &V1& of the characteristic released.
Choose another characteristic version.
Do not make an entry in the field for the version.
Choose another characteristic.
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You can choose a <ZH>characteristic version</>, in the following ways:
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC014 - Version &1 of characteristic &2 plant &3 was not released ?

  The SAP error message QC014 indicates that a specific version of a characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module has not been released. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with quality inspection characteristics in the context of quality planning.
  Cause:
  The error message QC014 typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Unreleased Characteristic Version: The characteristic version you are trying to use has not been released for use in the specified plant. In SAP, characteristics must be released before they can be utilized in inspection plans or other quality management processes.
  
  
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the plant you are trying to use it in, or the version you are trying to access is not valid for that plant.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: There may be multiple versions of the characteristic, and the version you are trying to access is not the latest or is not released.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC014 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic number and check the status of the version you are trying to use.
  Ensure that the version is released. If it is not, you will need to release it.
  
  
  
  Release the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is not released, you can release it by navigating to the appropriate menu option in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  Make sure to select the correct version and plant before releasing.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the characteristic details.
  If necessary, assign the characteristic to the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Version:
  
  If there are multiple versions of the characteristic, ensure that you are using the correct version that is released and valid for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM module expert for guidance on managing characteristics and their versions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  QDP1: Create Inspection Plan
  QDP2: Change Inspection Plan
  QDP3: Display Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to characteristics and their management in the QM module.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to release characteristics and make changes in the QM module.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC014 error and successfully use the characteristic in your quality management processes.