How To Fix QC079 - Enter a characteristic category for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Enter a characteristic category for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

You have made a new entry &V1& but have not specified a characteristic
category.

System Response

A characteristic cannot be inserted.

How to fix this error?

Specify a characteristic category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC079 - Enter a characteristic category for characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message QC079, which states "Enter a characteristic category for characteristic &1," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic in the system, but the system requires a characteristic category to be defined for that characteristic.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a characteristic category for the specified characteristic. In SAP QM, characteristics are used to define the properties of a material or a process, and each characteristic must be assigned a category that determines how it will be used (e.g., whether it is a qualitative or quantitative characteristic).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a characteristic category to the characteristic in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter the Characteristic Name:
  
  Input the name of the characteristic that is causing the error (the one indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  
  
  Define the Characteristic Category:
  
  In the characteristic maintenance screen, look for the field labeled "Characteristic Category."
  Select the appropriate category from the dropdown list. Common categories include:
  
  Qualitative: For characteristics that are described by text (e.g., color, smell).
  Quantitative: For characteristics that are measured numerically (e.g., weight, length).
  
  
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After assigning the characteristic category, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Go back to the operation that triggered the error and try again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristic Categories: Understanding the different types of characteristic categories is essential. Each category has specific attributes and behaviors in the context of quality inspections and evaluations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristic maintenance and the implications of different characteristic categories.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics in the system.
  Consulting with QM Experts: If you are unsure about which category to assign, it may be helpful to consult with a Quality Management expert or a colleague familiar with the specific requirements of your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC079 error and successfully define the characteristic in SAP.