How To Fix QC073 - The marked characteristics were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 073

• Message text: The marked characteristics were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC073 - The marked characteristics were deleted ?

  The SAP error message QC073 ("The marked characteristics were deleted") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to work with characteristics in a Quality Inspection Plan or a Quality Notification, and the system indicates that certain characteristics you are trying to use have been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Characteristics: The most common cause of this error is that the characteristics you are trying to access or use in your inspection plan or notification have been deleted from the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, especially if the characteristics were deleted after they were already assigned to an inspection plan or notification.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use certain characteristics, leading to confusion about their status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Status: Verify if the characteristics in question have indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic master data in the SAP system.
  Update Inspection Plan/Notification: If the characteristics have been deleted, you will need to update your inspection plan or notification to remove references to these deleted characteristics. This may involve creating new characteristics or modifying the existing ones.
  Restore Deleted Characteristics: If the deletion was accidental and you have the necessary backups or data recovery options, you may consider restoring the deleted characteristics.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unsure about the deletion or how to proceed, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific guidance related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QS22 (Change Inspection Plan) or QM01 (Create Quality Notification) to access the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify characteristics in the QM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC073 error and continue with your Quality Management processes in SAP.