How To Fix QC722 - Characteristic &1: category &2 inconsistent

QC722 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 722

• Message text: Characteristic &1: category &2 inconsistent

What causes this issue?

Data is inconsistent.

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?

If the characteristic category for certificates is '1' (Master
Inspection Characteristic), the field cmerkmalid (Characteristic) must
be initial. The fields mkmnr (Master Inspection Characteristic) and
versionmk (Master Inspection Characteristic Version) are mandatory.
If the characteristic category for certificates is '2' (Class
Characteristic), the fields mkmnr (Master Inspection Characteristic) and
versionmk (Master Inspection Characteristic Version) must be initial.
The field cmerkmalid (Characteristic) is mandatory.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC722 - Characteristic &1: category &2 inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message QC722 indicates that there is an inconsistency with a characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, it refers to a characteristic that has been defined with a certain category, but the data or configuration does not match the expected values for that category.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can arise from several factors:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to a mismatch between the characteristic's definition and its usage.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entered for the characteristic, such as using a value that does not correspond to the defined category.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the characteristic may not be aligned with the expected values or categories.
  Changes in Characteristic Definition: If the characteristic definition was changed after data was already entered, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC722 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic