How To Fix QE098 - No inspection characteristic exists for confirmation no. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: No inspection characteristic exists for confirmation no. &

What causes this issue?

You have chosen a confirmation number, for which no inspection
characteristic is available in the present situation.
The message appears when:
You enter the confirmation number incorrectly.
You choose a characteristic in the results recording work list, that is
not a long-term characteristic. The usage decision however, has already
been made for the inspection lot.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE098 - No inspection characteristic exists for confirmation no. & ?

  The SAP error message QE098 ("No inspection characteristic exists for confirmation no. &") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when you are trying to process a confirmation for an inspection lot, but the system cannot find the relevant inspection characteristics associated with that confirmation number.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Characteristics: The most common cause is that the inspection lot does not have any inspection characteristics defined for the confirmation number you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Confirmation Number: The confirmation number you are using may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected inspection lot.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incomplete configuration in the quality management settings.
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for the processing of confirmations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Verify that the inspection lot associated with the confirmation number has been created correctly and that it has the necessary inspection characteristics defined.
  
  Use transaction code QA03 to display the inspection lot and check its details.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Characteristics: Ensure that the inspection characteristics are properly defined in the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot.
  
  Use transaction code QP03 to review the inspection plan and its characteristics.
  
  
  
  Validate Confirmation Number: Double-check the confirmation number you are using to ensure it is correct and corresponds to the right inspection lot.
  
  
  Inspect Lot Status: Check the status of the inspection lot to ensure it is in a state that allows for confirmations. If the lot is blocked or completed, you may need to take appropriate actions to change its status.
  
  
  Recreate Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot is missing characteristics and cannot be corrected, you may need to recreate the inspection lot with the correct settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  QM01: Create Quality Notification (if needed)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.