How To Fix QC090 - The specifications for characteristic &2 were not found in batch &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 090

• Message text: The specifications for characteristic &2 were not found in batch &1

What causes this issue?

In batch &V1& the specification data for characteristic &V2& from
certificate profile &V3& was not found (master record: &V4&).

System Response

The specification data cannot be output for this characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Check the data origin of the characteristic in the certificate profile.
Note
Please note that for the selection of inspection lots, only those
characteristics whose processing has been completed are imported.
The implementation guide contains detailed information on how you
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLQWOQE3>define display modes for inspection
characteristics</>.
In this case, the key is QC00. You can see which characteristics are
imported on the details screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC090 - The specifications for characteristic &2 were not found in batch &1 ?

  The SAP error message QC090 indicates that the system could not find the specifications for a specific characteristic in a given batch. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with batch management and quality inspection.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Specifications: The characteristic specified in the error message does not have any associated specifications in the system for the given batch.
  Batch Not Assigned: The batch may not be properly assigned to the material or may not have been created correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material or the inspection plan may not be set up correctly, leading to missing specifications.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or the inspection plan that prevent the system from retrieving the specifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Verify that the inspection plan associated with the material and batch includes the characteristic in question. Ensure that the specifications are defined correctly.
  Review Batch Characteristics: Go to the batch management screen and check if the batch has the required characteristics assigned. You can do this using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch).
  Maintain Specifications: If the specifications are missing, you may need to create or maintain them. This can be done through transaction code QS21 (Create/Change Master Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is complete and that the quality management views are properly maintained.
  Recreate Batch: If the batch is corrupted or incorrectly set up, consider recreating the batch or using a different batch that has the required specifications.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and setup.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21 - Create/Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS22 - Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  MSC3N - Display Batch
  QCC0 - Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Ensure that the quality management settings in the system are correctly configured to handle batch specifications.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QC090 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.