How To Fix QE149 - There is no change document for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: There is no change document for characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE149 - There is no change document for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message QE149, which states "There is no change document for characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to access or display change documents for a characteristic that does not have any associated change records.
  Cause:
  
  No Change Document Exists: The primary reason for this error is that there are no change documents recorded for the specified characteristic. This can happen if the characteristic has not been modified since its creation or if the change document functionality is not enabled for that characteristic.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to access may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view change documents, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic: Verify that the characteristic you are trying to access is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the characteristic in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction CT04 for characteristics).
  Enable Change Document: If you need to track changes for this characteristic, ensure that the change document functionality is enabled. This can be done in the characteristic settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in transaction CT04.
  Check the "Change Document" checkbox to enable change document logging for that characteristic.
  
  
  Create or Modify the Characteristic: If you need to create a change document, make a modification to the characteristic (e.g., change its description or other attributes) to generate a new change document.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view change documents. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your access rights.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Characteristic), QA32 (Quality Inspection Lot), and QA03 (Display Quality Inspection Results) to navigate and manage characteristics and quality management data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to change documents and characteristics.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management and characteristics to understand how change documents are managed and the implications of enabling or disabling this feature.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.