How To Fix QE171 - Default settings for plant & contain no characteristic weighting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Default settings for plant & contain no characteristic weighting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE171 - Default settings for plant & contain no characteristic weighting ?

  The SAP error message QE171 indicates that there are default settings for a plant and a characteristic that do not contain any characteristic weighting. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process inspection plans or inspection lots.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Weighting: The error arises when the system expects a characteristic weighting to be defined for a specific plant and characteristic combination, but none is found.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the inspection characteristics in the Quality Management module may not be properly set up.
  Default Settings: The default settings for the plant in question may not have been fully defined, leading to missing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Weighting:
  
  Go to the transaction code QCC1 (Create Characteristic) or QCC2 (Change Characteristic) in SAP.
  Verify that the characteristic in question has a weighting defined for the relevant plant.
  If it does not, you will need to create or modify the characteristic to include the necessary weighting.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot or process you are working on.
  Ensure that all characteristics included in the plan have the required settings and weightings.
  
  
  
  Default Settings Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Quality Management (transaction code SPRO).
  Under the Quality Management section, review the settings for "Define Default Values for Inspection Characteristics" to ensure that all necessary defaults are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and inspection characteristics for additional guidance on setting up characteristics and weightings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QCC1, QCC2, QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), and QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional fixes or patches that may be applicable.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and inspection plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE171 error and ensure that your inspection characteristics are properly configured.