How To Fix QC069 - No short text was found for class characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 069

• Message text: No short text was found for class characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

No short text was found for the class characteristic with the internal
number &V1&.

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 QC069 - No short text was found for class characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message QC069 "No short text was found for class characteristic &1" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Classification in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a short text description for a specific characteristic that is defined in a class.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The characteristic defined in the class does not have a short text assigned to it. This can happen if the characteristic was created but not fully configured.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic might not be correctly linked to the class or might have been deleted or modified.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings in the classification system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic number that corresponds to &1 in the error message.
  Ensure that a short text is defined for the characteristic. If it is missing, add a short text description.
  
  
  
  Review Class Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Class Maintenance) to check the class to which the characteristic belongs.
  Verify that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the class and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the classification data. You may need to run consistency checks or validate the data in the classification system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), ensure that the transport was successful and that all related objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit characteristics and classes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classes in the classification system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.