How To Fix QE133 - Dependent characteristics were loaded for controlling characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Dependent characteristics were loaded for controlling characteristic &

What causes this issue?

The characteristic is a controlling characteristic. Conditional
characteristics have been defined for this controlling characteristic
in the inspection plan which may or may not have to be inspected,
depending on the valuation of the controlling characteristic.

System Response

A conditional characteristic that must be inspected has been read. This
is necessary so the controlling characteristic can be closed.

How to fix this error?

Process the dependent inspection characteristic and then close the
controlling characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE133 - Dependent characteristics were loaded for controlling characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message QE133 indicates that dependent characteristics were loaded for a controlling characteristic in the context of Quality Management (QM) or other related modules. This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration or data setup in the system, particularly when dealing with characteristics in inspection plans or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Characteristics: The error suggests that there are dependent characteristics that are not properly configured or are conflicting with the controlling characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the characteristics in the inspection plan or the master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: The data loaded into the system may have inconsistencies or may not meet the expected criteria for the controlling characteristic.
  Missing Dependencies: The dependent characteristics may not be defined correctly in relation to the controlling characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the characteristics in the inspection plan. Ensure that the dependent characteristics are correctly defined and linked to the controlling characteristic.
  Inspect Master Data: Verify the master data for the characteristics involved. Ensure that all necessary dependencies are correctly set up.
  Review Inspection Plans: Go through the inspection plans to ensure that the characteristics are defined correctly and that there are no conflicts.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being loaded into the system. Ensure that it adheres to the expected formats and relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions for known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Quality Management to understand the expected behavior of controlling and dependent characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP QM Module: Understanding the Quality Management module and how characteristics are defined and used can provide insights into resolving this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QDP1 (for defining characteristics) and QP01 (for creating inspection plans).
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in the QM module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QE133 error and implement a solution to resolve it.