How To Fix QE191 - There is no change document for characteristic(s) &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 191

• Message text: There is no change document for characteristic(s) &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE191 - There is no change document for characteristic(s) &1 ?

  The SAP error message QE191, which states "There is no change document for characteristic(s) &1," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to access or display change documents for specific characteristics in a quality inspection or quality control process.
  Cause:
  The error message QE191 indicates that the system could not find any change documents related to the specified characteristic(s). This can happen for several reasons:
  
  No Change Document Created: The characteristic in question may not have had any changes made to it, meaning there are no change documents to display.
  Incorrect Characteristic: The characteristic specified may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Change Document Configuration: The system may not be configured to create change documents for the specific characteristic or object type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view change documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE191 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Verify Characteristic: Check if the characteristic specified in the error message exists and is correctly spelled.
  Check Change Document Creation: Ensure that change documents are being created for the characteristic. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the relevant object type in the SAP system.
  Review Change Document Settings: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that change documents are enabled for the characteristic in question. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view change documents. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on how change documents are managed for characteristics in your specific version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QA03 (for displaying quality notifications) to check the status of the characteristics.
  Change Document Tables: Familiarize yourself with the relevant tables that store change documents, such as CDPOS (Change Document Items) and CDHDR (Change Document Header).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.