How To Fix QE132 - Characteristic & is an unplanned characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Characteristic & is an unplanned characteristic

What causes this issue?

The selected inspection characteristic is an unplanned characteristic.
The associated plan characteristic can therefore not be displayed.

System Response

The function for the selected inspection characteristic cannot be
carried out.

How to fix this error?

Select another inspection characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE132 - Characteristic & is an unplanned characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QE132 indicates that a characteristic is classified as an "unplanned characteristic" in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This typically occurs when a characteristic is not defined in the master data or is not expected in the current context of the inspection lot or quality inspection process.
  Cause:
  
  Unplanned Characteristic: The characteristic in question has not been defined in the inspection plan or is not included in the master data for the material or inspection lot.
  Inspection Plan Issues: The inspection plan may not be correctly set up to include the characteristic, or the characteristic may have been removed or not activated.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary characteristics defined for the quality inspection process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent the characteristic from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Verify that the inspection plan for the material includes the characteristic in question. If it is missing, you may need to add it to the inspection plan.
  Review Characteristic Definition: Ensure that the characteristic is properly defined in the master data. This includes checking the characteristic type and ensuring it is set up correctly in the system.
  Update Material Master: If the characteristic is relevant for the material, ensure that it is included in the material master data under the appropriate views (e.g., Quality Management view).
  Inspect Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for the characteristics to be recognized.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling unplanned characteristics and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and MM02 (Change Material Master) to manage inspection plans and material data.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management module in SAP, as it contains various functionalities related to inspection plans, characteristics, and quality control processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to unplanned characteristics or provide patches and updates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management for further assistance.