How To Fix QE048 - No inspection description can be recorded for insp. unit &1, charac. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 048

• Message text: No inspection description can be recorded for insp. unit &1, charac. &2

What causes this issue?

You want to enter an inspection description for a unit to be inspected,
without having entered a result first.

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?

Enter a result for the unit to be inspected. Then you can enter an
inspection description.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE048 - No inspection description can be recorded for insp. unit &1, charac. &2 ?

  The SAP error message QE048 indicates that there is an issue with recording an inspection description for a specific inspection unit and characteristic. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error message "QE048 No inspection description can be recorded for insp. unit &1, charac. &2" can be caused by several factors:
  
  
  Missing Inspection Characteristics: The inspection characteristic may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the inspection plan.
  
  
  Incorrect Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for the recording of inspection results or descriptions.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent the recording of inspection descriptions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to record inspection descriptions for the specified inspection unit and characteristic.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the inspection lot, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE048 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Verify that the inspection characteristic is correctly defined in the inspection plan.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the relevant inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Status:
  
  Check the status of the inspection lot to ensure it is in a state that allows for the recording of inspection results.
  If necessary, change the status of the inspection lot to allow for recording.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the inspection process.
  Consult with your SAP QM consultant if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies related to the inspection lot or characteristics.
  Correct any discrepancies found during the check.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling this specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as QA32 (Display Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QE048 error in your SAP system.