How To Fix QE387 - & linked characteristic(s) have yet to be closed

QE387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 387

• Message text: & linked characteristic(s) have yet to be closed

What causes this issue?

Calculation input characteristic(s) in a formula relationship or (a)
conditional characteristic(s) for a controlling characteristic could
not be closed.

System Response

If you are in the characteristic overview screen, you will receive a
more detailed analysis in the error message list.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QE387 - Details

• The SAP error message QE387, which states that "linked characteristic(s) have yet to be closed," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP. This error indicates that there are characteristics associated with a quality inspection lot that have not been fully processed or closed, preventing further actions on the inspection lot.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unprocessed Characteristics: The error usually arises when there are characteristics linked to an inspection lot that have not been evaluated or marked as completed.
  Incomplete Results Entry: If the results for certain characteristics have not been entered or saved, the system will not allow the inspection lot to be closed.
  Status Issues: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for closure due to pending evaluations or results.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE387 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Go to the inspection lot in question and review the characteristics associated with it.
  
  Use transaction code QA32 or