How To Fix QC119 - Not all characteristics can be transferred (sort number is too large)

QC119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Not all characteristics can be transferred (sort number is too large)

What causes this issue?

The maximum sort number (9999) was reached.

System Response

Not all characteristics could be transferred.

How to fix this error?

To make room for more characteristics, change the numbering at the end
of the list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC119 - Not all characteristics can be transferred (sort number is too large) ?

  The SAP error message QC119, which states "Not all characteristics can be transferred (sort number is too large)," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with characteristics in inspection plans or quality notifications. This error indicates that the system is unable to transfer all the characteristics due to a limitation related to the sort number assigned to those characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Sort Number Limit: Each characteristic in an inspection plan or quality notification is assigned a sort number. SAP has a limit on the number of characteristics that can be processed based on their sort numbers. If the total number of characteristics exceeds this limit, the error QC119 will be triggered.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the number of characteristics that can be processed or transferred.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data related to the characteristics, such as