How To Fix QE306 - The operation control key does not specify any inspection characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 306

• Message text: The operation control key does not specify any inspection characteristics

What causes this issue?

You want to record results for an operation. However, the operation
control key in the task list is not set for inspection characteristics.

System Response

You can enter the results recording transaction to

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

create unplanned characteristics for the operation
record results for any characteristics that may be there

How to fix this error?

If inspection characteristics are assigned to the operation in the task
list, the operation control key should be set accordingly. The change
is made to the operation control key in Customizing for QM.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE306 - The operation control key does not specify any inspection characteristics ?

  The SAP error message QE306, which states "The operation control key does not specify any inspection characteristics," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a Quality Inspection Lot, and the operation control key associated with the inspection lot does not have any inspection characteristics defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Characteristics: The operation control key used in the inspection plan does not have any inspection characteristics assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the operation control key may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Inspection Plan Issues: The inspection plan may not be properly defined or may not be linked to the correct material or operation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Operation Control Key:
  
  Go to the transaction code QPM1 (Create Operation Control Key) or QPM2 (Change Operation Control Key) and verify that the operation control key you are using has inspection characteristics defined.
  If it does not, you will need to add the necessary inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to check the inspection plan associated with the material and operation.
  Ensure that the operation control key is correctly assigned and that it includes the necessary inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Assign Inspection Characteristics:
  
  If the operation control key is missing inspection characteristics, you can add them by editing the operation control key in the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master record is correctly set up for quality management. Check the QM view of the material master to ensure that it is configured to use the appropriate inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to configure the operation control key or inspection plan, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM module expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  QPM1 - Create Operation Control Key
  QPM2 - Change Operation Control Key
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Quality Management in SAP, particularly those related to inspection plans and operation control keys.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE306 error and ensure that your inspection plans and operation control keys are correctly configured.