How To Fix QC316 - The attribute code of the certificate charac. "&1" is not identified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 316

• Message text: The attribute code of the certificate charac. "&1" is not identified

What causes this issue?

Inspection characteristic "&V2&" was assigned to the certificate
characteristic "&V1&". The coded measurement result could not be
assigned to a valid attribute code for inspection characteristic "&V2&
".
Key (inspection lot/operation/characteristic): &V3&

System Response

The certificate data for inspection characteristic "&V2&" could not be
transferred.

How to fix this error?

Agree with the sender of the certificate to identical codes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC316 - The attribute code of the certificate charac. "&1" is not identified ?

  The SAP error message QC316 indicates that there is an issue with the attribute code of a certificate characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when the system cannot identify or find the specified attribute code for a characteristic in the certificate.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attribute Code: The attribute code specified in the certificate characteristic does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the Quality Management settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the attribute code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Attribute Code: Verify that the attribute code specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Configuration Review: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured in the Quality Management settings. This includes checking the settings for the certificate and the associated characteristics.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly linked.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic and its associated attribute codes.
  Update or Create Attribute Code: If the attribute code is missing, you may need to create it or update the existing configuration to include the correct attribute code.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as QS21 (Create Certificate Profile) or QS22 (Change Certificate Profile) to review and modify the certificate profiles and their characteristics.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and certificate management for more detailed guidance on configuring characteristics and attribute codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.