How To Fix QE488 - No signatures exist for this characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 488

• Message text: No signatures exist for this characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE488 - No signatures exist for this characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QE488 ("No signatures exist for this characteristic") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a task related to quality inspection, such as recording results or creating inspection lots. This error indicates that the system cannot find any signatures (or valid entries) for the specified characteristic in the inspection plan.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Signatures: The characteristic in question does not have any associated signatures defined in the inspection plan.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the inspection plan or the material.
  Inactive Inspection Plan: The inspection plan might be inactive or not properly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the inspection characteristics or the inspection lot.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the material and check if the characteristic in question has signatures defined.
  If not, you may need to add the necessary signatures to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Define Signatures:
  
  If signatures are missing, you can define them in the characteristic settings. This can usually be done in the transaction code QCC1 (for creating characteristics) or QCC2 (for changing characteristics).
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the inspection plan and that the inspection plan is assigned to the relevant material.
  
  
  
  Activate Inspection Plan:
  
  If the inspection plan is inactive, you will need to activate it. You can do this in the transaction code QP01 (for creating inspection plans) or QP02 (for changing inspection plans).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies in the inspection lot or related master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QCC1: Create Characteristic
  QCC2: Change Characteristic
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  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.