How To Fix QE081 - Unplanned characteristic must be a long-term characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Unplanned characteristic must be a long-term characteristic

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to define an additional inspection characteristic in
the results recording function after the short-term inspection for the
inspection lot has been completed. The inspection characteristic to be
created is <ZH>not </>a long-term characteristic.

System Response

You can only process long-term characteristics after the short-term
inspection has been completed. For this reason, the control indicators
of the unplanned characteristic are set to long-term inspection
automatically contrary to the master inspection characteristic setting.

How to fix this error?

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE081 - Unplanned characteristic must be a long-term characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QE081, which states "Unplanned characteristic must be a long-term characteristic," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with inspection characteristics in the Quality Inspection process. This error indicates that the system expects the characteristic being used to be defined as a long-term characteristic, but it is not.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Definition: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined as a long-term characteristic in the system. Long-term characteristics are those that are expected to be stable over time and are typically used for ongoing quality monitoring.
  Inspection Plan Configuration: The inspection plan may not be configured correctly, or the characteristic may not be set up properly in the inspection plan.
  Usage Context: The context in which you are trying to use the characteristic may not support unplanned characteristics unless they are long-term.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (transaction code CT04).
  Ensure that the characteristic is marked as a long-term characteristic. You can do this by checking the "Long-term" checkbox in the characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Access the inspection plan (transaction code QP01 or QP02).
  Verify that the characteristics included in the inspection plan are correctly defined and that the unplanned characteristic is set as long-term.
  
  
  
  Modify Inspection Lot:
  
  If you are working with an inspection lot, ensure that the lot is configured to allow for unplanned characteristics and that the characteristics being used are appropriate for the inspection lot type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for further details on how to configure long-term characteristics and their usage in inspection plans.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long-term Characteristics: These are typically used for characteristics that are monitored over a longer period and are expected to remain stable. They are often used in statistical process control (SPC) and other quality management practices.
  Unplanned Characteristics: These are characteristics that can be added to an inspection lot on-the-fly, typically when unexpected issues arise during quality checks.
  SAP QM Module: Understanding the Quality Management module in SAP can provide insights into how characteristics are defined and used in various quality processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.