How To Fix QE442 - No detailed results allowed for characteristic & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 442

• Message text: No detailed results allowed for characteristic & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE442 - No detailed results allowed for characteristic & & & ?

  The SAP error message QE442 ("No detailed results allowed for characteristic & & &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to display or process inspection results for a characteristic that is not set up to allow detailed results. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are working with inspection lots, quality notifications, or quality certificates.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question is configured in such a way that it does not allow detailed results. This is often set in the characteristic definition in the Quality Management module.
  Inspection Plan Settings: The inspection plan may have been set up to not allow detailed results for certain characteristics.
  Usage of Characteristics: The characteristic might be defined as a "summary" characteristic, which means it is intended to provide aggregated results rather than detailed results.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE442 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (Transaction code: QS22).
  Verify the settings for the characteristic in question. Ensure that it is configured to allow detailed results if that is your intention.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot (Transaction code: QP01).
  Ensure that the characteristics are set up correctly and that the detailed results option is enabled.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristic Settings:
  
  If you need detailed results for a characteristic, you may need to modify the characteristic settings to allow for this. This may involve changing the characteristic type or adjusting the settings in the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Quality Management and characteristics to understand the implications of changing settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that you can now enter or view detailed results as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS22: Change Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and inspection plans.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management for further assistance.