How To Fix QC102 - No master inspection characteristic is assigned to characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 102

• Message text: No master inspection characteristic is assigned to characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

In certificate profile &V2&, class characteristic &V1& is shown under
number &V3&. QM data should be read for this characteristic. Also, a
master inspection characteristic must be assigned to the class
characteristic. However, this is not the case.

System Response

All the required data cannot be found for this characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Check the data origins in certificate profile &V2&. If necessary,
assign a master inspection characteristic to the class characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC102 - No master inspection characteristic is assigned to characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message QC102, which states "No master inspection characteristic is assigned to characteristic &1," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection characteristic that does not have a corresponding master inspection characteristic (MIC) assigned to it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Inspection Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use in your inspection plan does not have a master inspection characteristic defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection characteristic may not be properly configured in the inspection plan or the master data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data setup, such as missing links between the inspection characteristics and their master inspection characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC102 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the inspection plan where the characteristic is defined.
  Verify that the characteristic in question is correctly defined and that it is intended to be used in the inspection.
  
  
  
  Assign Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic does not have a master inspection characteristic assigned, you need to create or assign one.
  Navigate to the transaction code QS21 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic) to create or modify the MIC.
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly linked to the relevant inspection characteristics in your inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review the inspection plan.
  Check if the inspection characteristics are correctly linked to the master inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for Quality Management are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for inspection characteristics and master inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up master inspection characteristics and inspection plans.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the QM module and how inspection plans and characteristics work is crucial for troubleshooting this error.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC102 error and ensure that your inspection characteristics are properly configured in SAP.