How To Fix QC146 - No values for characteristic &2 were found in material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 146

• Message text: No values for characteristic &2 were found in material &1

What causes this issue?

No values were found for characteristic &V2& from certificate profile
&V3& in material &V1(Z)& (master record: &V4&).

System Response

No value can be printed for this characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Check the characteristic data origin in the certificate profile.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC146 - No values for characteristic &2 were found in material &1 ?

  The SAP error message QC146 "No values for characteristic &2 were found in material &1" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a quality inspection or when you are working with characteristics that are not defined for a specific material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The characteristic specified in the error message (represented by &2) does not have any values assigned for the material (represented by &1) in the material master or the inspection plan.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly configured to include the necessary characteristics for the quality inspection.
  Inspection Plan Issues: The inspection plan may not be correctly set up to include the required characteristics for the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the characteristics assigned to the material. Ensure that the characteristic in question is defined and has values.
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan (transaction code QP01 or QP02) associated with the material. Ensure that the characteristic is included in the inspection plan and that it is correctly configured.
  If the characteristic is not included, you may need to modify the inspection plan to add it.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic Values:
  
  If the characteristic exists but has no values, you may need to assign values to it in the material master or the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies between the material master and the inspection plan. You may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and characteristics to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and inspection plans.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.