How To Fix QC135 - Category &1 and origin &2 are not compatible for characteristic &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Category &1 and origin &2 are not compatible for characteristic &3

What causes this issue?

In the characteristic with sort number &V3& (master record: &V4&), the
data origin &V2& and the characteristic category &V1& are incompatible.

System Response

The data from this characteristic cannot be output.

How to fix this error?

Change the data origin of the characteristic in the certificate
profile.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC135 - Category &1 and origin &2 are not compatible for characteristic &3 ?

  The SAP error message QC135 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the category and origin of a characteristic in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign a characteristic to a quality inspection plan or a similar object, and the system detects that the specified category and origin do not match the expected configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Category and Origin: The characteristic you are trying to use has a category (e.g., "Class" or "Characteristic") that is not compatible with the specified origin (e.g., "Master Data" or "Inspection Plan").
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that define which categories can be used with which origins, and these settings may not align with the characteristic you are trying to use.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong category or origin is selected for the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that the category and origin are compatible. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic definition in the SAP QM module.
  Modify the Characteristic: If the characteristic is incorrectly defined, you may need to modify it to ensure that the category and origin are compatible. This may involve changing the category or the origin in the characteristic settings.
  Review Inspection Plan: If the error occurs while working with an inspection plan, check the inspection plan settings to ensure that the characteristics being used are correctly defined and compatible with the plan.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on compatible categories and origins for characteristics in your version of SAP.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like QS22 (Change Inspection Plan) or QS21 (Create Inspection Plan) to access and modify inspection plans and characteristics.
  QM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management configuration settings in SAP, particularly those related to characteristics and inspection plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving compatibility issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QC135 error and implement a solution to resolve it.