How To Fix QC015 - Version &1 of characteristic &2 plant &3 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Version &1 of characteristic &2 plant &3 is not available

What causes this issue?

The version &V1& of characteristic &V2& in plant &V3& 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?

You have the following options:
Choose a different characteristic version.
Do not make an entry in the field for the version.
Choose another characteristic.
<ZH>Note on characteristic selection </>
You can choose a <ZH>characteristic version</> in the following ways:
INCLUDE 'QMNA_CERT_CHARAC_VERSION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC015 - Version &1 of characteristic &2 plant &3 is not available ?

  The SAP error message QC015 indicates that a specific version of a characteristic for a particular plant is not available in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to access or use a characteristic that has not been defined or activated for the specified version in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Version Not Created: The version of the characteristic you are trying to use has not been created or activated in the system.
  Plant-Specific Configuration: The characteristic may not be assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings related to the characteristic or its versions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic or its version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the version of the characteristic exists for the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or activate it.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic to Plant:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the relevant plant. You can do this in the characteristic settings.
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the assignment.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Version:
  
  If the version is missing, you may need to create a new version of the characteristic or activate an existing one.
  Ensure that the version is set to be valid for the required time frame.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Review the configuration settings and ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic and its versions. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing characteristics and versions in the QM module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  QS21: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the QM module, especially those related to characteristics and their versions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management.