How To Fix QC229 - Not enough characteristic data found for certificate creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Not enough characteristic data found for certificate creation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC229 - Not enough characteristic data found for certificate creation ?

  The SAP error message QC229, "Not enough characteristic data found for certificate creation," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when attempting to create a certificate for a material or batch. This error indicates that the system cannot find sufficient characteristic data that is required to generate the certificate.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic Data: The most common cause is that the required characteristic data for the material or batch is not recorded in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The inspection lot not having any results recorded.
  The characteristics defined in the inspection plan are not filled in during the inspection process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Inspection Plan: The inspection plan may not be correctly set up to include the necessary characteristics for the certificate.
  
  
  Batch Management Issues: If the material is batch-managed, there may be issues with the batch data not being properly recorded or linked.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic data.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Results:
  
  Go to the inspection lot associated with the certificate and verify that all required characteristics have been evaluated and recorded.
  If results are missing, perform the necessary inspections and record the results.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Ensure that the inspection plan associated with the material includes all the necessary characteristics for the certificate.
  If characteristics are missing, update the inspection plan accordingly.
  
  
  
  Batch Data Verification:
  
  If the material is batch-managed, check the batch data to ensure that all required characteristics are recorded.
  Use transaction codes like MSC3N to display batch characteristics.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and certificate creation for any additional requirements or steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or QM consultant to check for any configuration issues in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QA32 (Display Inspection Lots)
  QA11 (Record Results)
  QC01 (Create Certificate)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the overall structure and processes within the QM module can help in diagnosing and resolving issues related to inspection lots and certificates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QC229 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.