How To Fix QC066 - The specifications for charac. &3 were not found in cert.profile &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 066

• Message text: The specifications for charac. &3 were not found in cert.profile &2

What causes this issue?

The specification data for characterisitc &V3& (identifier: &V1&) from
certificate profile &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 QC066 - The specifications for charac. &3 were not found in cert.profile &2 ?

  The SAP error message QC066 indicates that the system could not find the specifications for a characteristic in the specified certificate profile. This typically occurs in the context of quality management and inspection processes, particularly when dealing with quality certificates and inspection characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Specifications: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any associated specifications in the certificate profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The certificate profile may not be correctly configured to include the required characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the characteristic or the certificate profile.
  Profile Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the certificate profile you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Certificate Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code QC01 (Create Certificate Profile) or QC02 (Change Certificate Profile) and verify that the characteristic in question is included in the certificate profile.
  Ensure that the specifications for the characteristic are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Specifications:
  
  If the specifications for the characteristic are missing, you can define them in the certificate profile. This can be done in the same transaction (QC01 or QC02).
  Make sure to specify the correct limits, tolerances, and other relevant details for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the characteristic itself (using transaction CT04 for characteristics) to ensure it is set up correctly and linked to the appropriate inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Inspect Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for the material and the inspection plan is complete and accurate. Ensure that the characteristic is properly assigned to the relevant inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Reassign Certificate Profile:
  
  If necessary, reassign the correct certificate profile to the inspection lot or the material to ensure that the correct specifications are being referenced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring certificate profiles and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QC01: Create Certificate Profile
  QC02: Change Certificate Profile
  QC03: Display Certificate Profile
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  QDP1: Define Inspection Characteristics
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, as understanding its structure and processes can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC066 error and ensure that the necessary specifications for the characteristic are correctly defined in the certificate profile.