How To Fix QC140 - Setting indicator for display by columns

QC140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Setting indicator for display by columns

What causes this issue?

You have specified that the results are to be printed in &V1& columns
However, the indicator for display by columns has not yet been set.

System Response

The system automatically sets the indicator for display by columns,
when you enter the number of columns.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QC140 - Details

• The SAP error message QC140, which states "Setting indicator for display by columns," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error is related to the configuration of the Quality Inspection (QI) results display settings, particularly when trying to set or modify the display indicators for inspection results.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The display settings for the quality inspection results may not be properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the display settings.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the quality inspection records that prevent the display settings from being applied.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be triggered by bugs or glitches in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC140 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Quality Management in SAP.
  Ensure that the display