How To Fix QC125 - The links for the charac. to material no. &1 will also be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 125

• Message text: The links for the charac. to material no. &1 will also be changed

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& is still being used in the characteristics with the
following sort numbers: &V2&

System Response

When the sort number is changed in the <LS>list of materials</>, the
references in the characteristics is also changed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC125 - The links for the charac. to material no. &1 will also be changed ?

  The SAP error message QC125 typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to change characteristics linked to a material. The message indicates that the links for the characteristics associated with the specified material number will also be changed. This is a warning rather than a critical error, but it does require your attention.
  Cause:
  The error message QC125 is triggered when you attempt to modify characteristics that are linked to a material. The system is informing you that any changes made to the characteristics will also affect the material's data. This is important in scenarios where the characteristics are used for quality inspections, and any changes could impact the quality management processes.
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Changes: Before proceeding with the changes, review the characteristics you are about to modify. Ensure that the changes are necessary and will not adversely affect existing quality processes.
  
  
  Confirm Changes: If you are sure about the changes, you can proceed. The system will update the links accordingly. Make sure to communicate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., quality assurance teams) about the changes being made.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the impact of these changes in a development or quality environment before applying them in production.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made to the characteristics and the reasons for these changes. This will help in tracking modifications and understanding their impact in the future.
  
  
  Consult SAP Help: If you are unsure about the implications of the changes, consult the SAP Help documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP QM, such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Inspection Lot), as they may be related to the characteristics you are modifying.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the Quality Management module can help you better manage characteristics and their links to materials.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or updates that may address specific issues or enhancements.
  
  By following these steps, you can effectively manage the changes to characteristics linked to materials in SAP and mitigate any potential issues that may arise from such modifications.