How To Fix QE125 - Master inspection characteristic & & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic & & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE125 - Master inspection characteristic & & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QE125, which states "Master inspection characteristic & & & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to reference a master inspection characteristic (MIC) that the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent MIC: The master inspection characteristic you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference in the characteristic name you are using.
  Inactive MIC: The MIC exists but is inactive or not assigned to the relevant inspection plan or material.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the MIC.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the MIC and the inspection plan.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check MIC Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code QS21 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic) to verify if the MIC exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Name:
  
  Double-check the spelling and format of the MIC name you are using in your transaction or program.
  
  
  
  Activate MIC:
  
  If the MIC exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction QS22.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Ensure that the MIC is assigned to the relevant inspection plan. You can check this using transaction QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the MIC. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If there are data consistency issues, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP support team to resolve any underlying data issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QA32: Display Results of Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand how master inspection characteristics are used and managed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.