How To Fix QC131 - Characteristic type and origin of values are not compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Characteristic type and origin of values are not compatible

What causes this issue?

You assigned value origin &V2& to a characteristic in category &V1&.
This origin is not compatible with this category.

System Response

No data can be output for this characteristic.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC131 - Characteristic type and origin of values are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message QC131 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the characteristic type and the origin of values in the Quality Management (QM) module. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a characteristic to a quality inspection plan or inspection lot, and the data types or settings do not match.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Characteristic Type: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be compatible with the type of data you are trying to assign to it. For example, if a characteristic is defined as a numeric type, but you are trying to assign a text value, this error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Value Assignment: The values being assigned to the characteristic may not match the expected format or type defined in the characteristic settings.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristic in the system, such as incorrect settings in the characteristic definition or in the inspection plan.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system and verify that the type of the characteristic matches the values you are trying to assign. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic in the Quality Management module and reviewing its settings.
  
  
  Review Value Assignment: Ensure that the values you are trying to assign to the characteristic are compatible with its definition. If the characteristic is numeric, ensure that you are providing numeric values.
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Plan: If the error occurs while working with an inspection plan, check the inspection plan settings to ensure that the characteristics are correctly defined and that they match the expected data types.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration of the characteristic or the inspection plan to ensure compatibility. This may involve changing the characteristic type or modifying the values being assigned.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic types and their expected values.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QS22 (Change Inspection Plan) or QS21 (Create Inspection Plan) to review and modify inspection plans and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QC131 error and implement a solution to resolve it.