How To Fix QE353 - No characteristic was valuated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 353

• Message text: No characteristic was valuated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE353 - No characteristic was valuated ?

  The SAP error message QE353 ("No characteristic was valuated") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a task that requires certain characteristics to be evaluated, but those characteristics have not been assigned or valued in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Values: The characteristics that are supposed to be evaluated in the inspection lot or quality notification are not filled in or are missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the inspection plan or the material master may not be set up correctly, leading to missing characteristics.
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for characteristic evaluation.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry where the characteristics were not properly recorded.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Ensure that the inspection plan associated with the material has the required characteristics defined and that they are correctly configured.
  Review Inspection Lot: Go to the inspection lot in question and check if the characteristics are visible and have been assigned values. If not, you may need to enter the values manually.
  Update Characteristic Values: If the characteristics are missing values, you can update them in the inspection lot or quality notification.
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up and that the relevant quality management views are maintained.
  Status Check: Verify the status of the inspection lot to ensure it is in a state that allows for characteristic evaluation.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QA01 (for creating inspection lots) to manage and review inspection lots.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection plans and characteristics.
  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 a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.