How To Fix QC065 - Characteristic &1 is used more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is used more than once

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1&, referenced as number &V3& in certificate profile
&V2&, is used more than once.

System Response

The characteristic cannot be uniquely assigned. As a result, processing
for this characteristic cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Do not print this characteristic on the certificate or make sure the
characteristic is used explicitly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC065 - Characteristic &1 is used more than once ?

  The SAP error message QC065 indicates that a characteristic is being used more than once in a Quality Management (QM) context, typically in the context of inspection plans or inspection characteristics. This can occur when you attempt to create or modify an inspection plan, and the system detects that the same characteristic has been defined multiple times.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Characteristics: The most common cause of this error is that the same characteristic has been defined multiple times in the inspection plan or in the characteristic list.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the characteristics are configured in the system, leading to duplicates being created inadvertently.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of inspection plans or characteristics can lead to duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Review the inspection plan where the error occurred. Look for the characteristic that is mentioned in the error message and check if it appears more than once.
  Remove Duplicates: If you find that the characteristic is indeed duplicated, remove the duplicate entry. Ensure that each characteristic is unique within the inspection plan.
  Review Characteristic Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration of the characteristics in the system. Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no unintended duplicates in the master data.
  Use Unique Identifiers: When creating characteristics, ensure that each one has a unique identifier to prevent future duplicates.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing characteristics and inspection plans.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), or QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to manage inspection plans.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management module in SAP, as understanding how characteristics and inspection plans work will help prevent this error in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance on handling characteristics in inspection plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC065 error and ensure that your inspection plans are correctly configured without duplicate characteristics.