How To Fix QE105 - Inspection plan characteristic for characteristic & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Inspection plan characteristic for characteristic & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE105 - Inspection plan characteristic for characteristic & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QE105 indicates that there is an issue with an inspection plan characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, the error message states that the characteristic referenced in the inspection plan does not exist. This can occur for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Characteristic Not Defined: The characteristic referenced in the inspection plan has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may have been incorrectly assigned or deleted from the inspection plan.
  Versioning Issues: If the inspection plan has multiple versions, the characteristic may exist in a different version that is not currently active.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incomplete entries in the characteristic master data.
  Transport Issues: If the inspection plan was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the characteristic may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic master data (transaction code CT04) and verify if the characteristic exists. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review the inspection plan and check if the characteristic is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Versions:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the inspection plan. You can check the version history in the inspection plan details.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check for the inspection plan and characteristics to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through standard SAP reports or tools.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including characteristics, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific notes related to the error message QE105.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  QE01: Create Quality Notification (for related quality issues)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QE105 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.