How To Fix QCMS005 - Characteristic &1 has no specification for object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QCMS - Quality Certificate Processing - Multiple Specifications

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Characteristic &1 has no specification for object &2

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the specifications for the object (multiple
specification) for the inspection lot, operation, or characteristic.

System Response

The system cannot output any specifications.

How to fix this error?

In the Engineering Workbench, edit the dependent characteristic
specifications for the object (multiple specification).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QCMS005 - Characteristic &1 has no specification for object &2 ?

  The SAP error message QCMS005 indicates that a characteristic (identified by &1) does not have a specification for a particular object (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with characteristics and specifications in the context of quality inspections or quality control processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Specification: The characteristic in question has not been defined with a specification for the object type being used. This could happen if the specification was never created or if it was deleted or not properly assigned.
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type being referenced may not be compatible with the characteristic, leading to the absence of a specification.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the quality management module, such as missing links between characteristics and specifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Assign Specification:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., QS21 for creating specifications).
  Check if a specification exists for the characteristic and the object type. If not, create a new specification.
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the specification.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that characteristics are properly linked to their specifications.
  Use transaction codes like OQ01 (for characteristics) and OQ02 (for specifications) to verify and adjust settings.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are working with is correct and that it is supposed to have a specification for the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing characteristics and specifications in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS21 (Create Specification), QS22 (Change Specification), and QS23 (Display Specification).
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration of the Quality Management module can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QCMS005 error and ensure that your characteristics and specifications are correctly set up in SAP.