How To Fix QC129 - The origin of the characteristic short text may not be correct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 129

• Message text: The origin of the characteristic short text may not be correct

What causes this issue?

You selected data origin &V1& for the characteristic short text. When
you select this origin, the short texts you created in the certificate
profile are not taken into account.

System Response

The origin of the characteristic text determines the source of the
short text which appears on the certificate.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
If you want the short text to be taken from the certificate profile,
then select origin &V2&, for example.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC129 - The origin of the characteristic short text may not be correct ?

  The SAP error message QC129, which states "The origin of the characteristic short text may not be correct," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with the characteristic texts in the quality inspection process. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect configuration or data inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the inspection plan or the material master.
  Missing or Incorrect Short Text: The short text for the characteristic may be missing or incorrectly defined in the system.
  Language Settings: The short text may not be available in the language set in the user profile or the inspection lot.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristic, such as missing entries in the characteristic master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the inspection plan and verify that the characteristic is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the characteristic is linked to the correct material and inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Verify Short Text:
  
  Navigate to the characteristic master data (transaction code CT04 or CT03) and check if the short text is defined correctly.
  If the short text is missing, add it and ensure it is correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Check the language settings in your user profile and ensure that the short text exists in the required language.
  You can change the language settings in the user profile or check the language settings in the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the inspection plan and characteristics to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like QDP1 (for inspection plans) or QDP2 (for characteristics) to review and correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and characteristics for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QDP1, QDP2, CT04, and CT03 for managing characteristics and inspection plans.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the Quality Management module can help prevent such errors in the future.
  User Profiles: Ensure that user profiles are set up correctly to avoid language-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC129 error and ensure that your quality management processes run smoothly.