How To Fix QE144 - Only completely maintained master inspection characteristics are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Only completely maintained master inspection characteristics are allowed

What causes this issue?

You can only use master inspection characteristics that have been
completely maintained and released as a copy model for unplanned
characteristics.

How to fix this error?

Select an appropriate master inspection characteristic as a copy model.
If one is not available, notify your system administrator to ensure
that a corresponding master inspection characteristic will be created.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE144 - Only completely maintained master inspection characteristics are allowed ?

  The SAP error message QE144 ("Only completely maintained master inspection characteristics are allowed") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and there are issues with the master inspection characteristics (MICs) associated with the inspection plan.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that one or more master inspection characteristics that are required for the inspection lot are not fully maintained. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete MIC Data: The master inspection characteristics may be missing required data such as specifications, units of measure, or other critical attributes.
  Inactive Characteristics: The characteristics may be inactive or not properly assigned to the inspection plan.
  Missing Values: The MICs may not have values defined for certain key fields that are necessary for the inspection process.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the inspection plan, the system may be referencing an outdated or incomplete version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE144 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot.
  Ensure that all master inspection characteristics are fully defined and active.
  Verify that all required fields for each MIC are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Navigate to the master inspection characteristics in the system.
  Check for any missing or incomplete data.
  Ensure that the characteristics are active and properly linked to the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Update or Create MICs:
  
  If any MICs are incomplete, update them with the necessary information.
  If required, create new MICs that meet the specifications needed for the inspection.
  
  
  
  Check for Version Conflicts:
  
  Ensure that the correct version of the inspection plan is being used.
  If there are multiple versions, confirm that the latest version is active and being referenced.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary updates, try to create or process the inspection lot again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to manage inspection plans and MICs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on managing master inspection characteristics and inspection plans.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to inspection plans and MICs.
  
  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 the QM module for further assistance.