How To Fix QE056 - Invalid field content for quantitative inspection characteristic.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Invalid field content for quantitative inspection characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE056 - Invalid field content for quantitative inspection characteristic. ?

  The SAP error message QE056 "Invalid field content for quantitative inspection characteristic" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to enter or process data related to quantitative inspection characteristics. This error indicates that the value you are trying to input does not conform to the expected format or range defined for that characteristic.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Value: The value entered for the quantitative inspection characteristic may be outside the defined limits or not in the correct format (e.g., entering a string instead of a number).
  Missing Characteristics: The inspection characteristic may not be properly defined in the material master or inspection plan.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data type of the input value may not match the expected data type for the characteristic (e.g., entering a decimal value when only integers are allowed).
  Unit of Measure Issues: The unit of measure for the characteristic may not be compatible with the value being entered.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the inspection characteristics in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that the value you are entering is within the defined limits and is in the correct format. Refer to the inspection plan or material master for the expected range and format.
  Review Inspection Characteristics: Verify that the inspection characteristics are correctly defined in the inspection plan and that they match the material master settings.
  Correct Data Types: Make sure that the data type of the value you are entering matches the expected data type for the characteristic.
  Verify Units of Measure: Check that the unit of measure for the characteristic is appropriate for the value being entered. If necessary, convert the value to the correct unit of measure.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP QM consultant or system administrator to review the settings for the inspection characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as QA32 (for results recording) or QAP1 (for creating inspection plans) to review and manage inspection characteristics.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on setting up and managing inspection characteristics in the QM module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult the SAP community for further assistance.