How To Fix QE462 - You must enter a text for the characteristic result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 462

• Message text: You must enter a text for the characteristic result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE462 - You must enter a text for the characteristic result ?

  The SAP error message QE462 ("You must enter a text for the characteristic result") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to record results for a characteristic in a quality inspection lot. This error indicates that a required text entry for the characteristic result is missing.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A characteristic in the inspection plan is defined as requiring a text entry, but no text has been provided when recording the result.
  The characteristic is set up in such a way that it expects a qualitative result (like "Pass" or "Fail") along with a descriptive text.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the inspection characteristic settings in the inspection plan and verify if the characteristic is set to require a text entry.
  If it is, ensure that you provide the necessary text when entering results.
  
  
  
  Enter Text for Characteristic Result:
  
  When recording the results for the inspection lot, make sure to fill in the text field associated with the characteristic. This could be a comment or a description that explains the result.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot:
  
  If you are using a transaction like QA32 or QA11, ensure that you are filling in all required fields, including any text fields for characteristics that require them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and inspection lot processing.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in quality inspections are trained on the importance of entering all required information, including text for characteristic results.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to quality management include QA01 (Create Inspection Lot), QA02 (Change Inspection Lot), QA11 (Record Results), and QA32 (Display Inspection Lot).
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the characteristics are set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE462 error and successfully record the characteristic results in your quality inspection process.