How To Fix QC199 - Specify configuration of characteristics field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Specify configuration of characteristics field

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC199 - Specify configuration of characteristics field ?

  The SAP error message QC199, which states "Specify configuration of characteristics field," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when working with characteristics in inspection plans or when configuring characteristics for a material.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristics that are being referenced in the inspection plan or the material master have not been properly configured. This means that the system does not know how to handle the characteristics for the specific inspection type.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristics may not be assigned correctly to the inspection plan or the material.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the material or the inspection characteristics may be incomplete or not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC199 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and check if the characteristics are defined correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristics have the necessary configuration, such as data type, measurement unit, and value range.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review the inspection plan.
  Ensure that the characteristics are correctly assigned to the inspection plan and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the material is linked to the correct inspection characteristics.
  Verify that the QM view is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  If the characteristics are dependent on other characteristics, ensure that those dependencies are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and characteristics configuration for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or modify the inspection plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and inspection plans.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.