How To Fix QC324 - Too few decimal places have been spec. on the cert. for insp. char. "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Too few decimal places have been spec. on the cert. for insp. char. "&1"

What causes this issue?

The certificate value for inspection characteristic "&V1&" has less
decimal places than required. This inspection is not performed if the
value must be converted to another unit.
Key (inspection lot/operation/characteristic): &V2&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC324 - Too few decimal places have been spec. on the cert. for insp. char. "&1" ?

  The SAP error message QC324 indicates that there is an issue with the specification of decimal places for an inspection characteristic in the quality management module. This error typically arises when the number of decimal places defined for a characteristic in the inspection plan does not match the number of decimal places specified in the certificate or inspection results.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Decimal Places: The inspection characteristic defined in the inspection plan has a certain number of decimal places, but the certificate or inspection results are trying to use a different number of decimal places.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the inspection characteristics may not be aligned with the requirements of the quality inspection process.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a manual entry error where the decimal places were not correctly specified during the creation of the inspection lot or results.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Review the inspection plan for the characteristic in question. Ensure that the number of decimal places specified in the inspection plan matches the expected number of decimal places for the results being entered.
  Adjust Certificate Settings: If the certificate is being generated from a different system or module, ensure that the decimal places are correctly configured there as well.
  Modify Inspection Characteristic: If necessary, modify the inspection characteristic to allow for the correct number of decimal places. This can be done in the inspection plan configuration.
  Data Entry Correction: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the values being entered to match the expected format.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring inspection characteristics and certificates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), or QA32 (Display Inspection Lot) to review and modify inspection plans and results.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection characteristics and certificates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC324 error and ensure that the inspection characteristics are correctly configured for your quality management processes.