How To Fix QC331 - Data transfer from the cert. was not planned for the insp. lot char.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Data transfer from the cert. was not planned for the insp. lot char.

What causes this issue?

The data from an electronic certificate could not be transferred to an
inspection lot, since in the <LS>results data origin</> in the
inspection plan or material specification, transfer from a certificate
was not planned for a characteristic.

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?

Maintain the corresponding results data origin of the characteristics
in inspection planning for a data transfer from an electronic
certificate.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC331 - Data transfer from the cert. was not planned for the insp. lot char. ?

  The SAP error message QC331 ("Data transfer from the cert. was not planned for the insp. lot char.") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an issue with the transfer of data from a certificate of analysis (CoA) to an inspection lot characteristic. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding configuration for transferring data from the certificate to the inspection lot characteristic.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the inspection characteristic is not configured to receive data from the certificate of analysis.
  Incorrect Assignment: The assignment of the inspection characteristics to the certificate may not be set up correctly.
  Data Transfer Settings: The settings for data transfer from the certificate to the inspection lot may not be properly defined in the system.
  Inspection Lot Characteristics: The characteristics defined in the inspection lot may not match those defined in the certificate.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the inspection characteristic configuration and ensure that the characteristics you are trying to transfer data to are correctly defined and linked to the certificate of analysis.
  
  
  
  Configure Data Transfer:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Quality Management (Transaction SPRO).
  Under "Quality Management" -> "Quality Inspection" -> "Master Data" -> "Inspection Characteristics", ensure that the characteristics are set up to allow data transfer from the certificate.
  
  
  
  Review Certificate Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the certificate of analysis to ensure that it includes the necessary characteristics that should be transferred to the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Settings:
  
  Ensure that the inspection lot is created with the correct settings that allow for data transfer from the certificate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and data transfer settings for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. Create a new inspection lot and attempt to transfer data from the certificate again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as QA32 (Display Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results) to analyze the inspection lot and its characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might affect the data transfer process.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP QM for further assistance.