How To Fix QC028 - Class characteristic &1 cannot be linked to a master inspection char.

QC028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Class characteristic &1 cannot be linked to a master inspection char.

What causes this issue?

The class characteristic &V1& cannot be linked to a master inspection
characteristic.
Only characteristics of a certain type can be used in a link between a
class characteristic and a master inspection characteristic. Type &V2&
is <ZH>not</> one of the types that can be used for the link.

System Response

The system cannot read any inspection specifications or inspection
results for this characteristic that originated from a quality
inspection.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC028 - Class characteristic &1 cannot be linked to a master inspection char. ?

  The SAP error message QC028 indicates that a class characteristic (represented by &1) cannot be linked to a master inspection characteristic (MIC). This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when you are trying to assign a class characteristic to a master inspection characteristic, but the system does not allow this due to certain constraints or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incompatible Characteristics: The class characteristic you are trying to link may not be compatible with the master inspection characteristic. This can happen if the data types or the characteristic settings do not match.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The class characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be defined in the same class as the master inspection characteristic.
  
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The assignment of the class characteristic to the master inspection characteristic may not be allowed due to the way the characteristics are defined in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes,