How To Fix QE575 - No characteristics available for printing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 575

• Message text: No characteristics available for printing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE575 - No characteristics available for printing ?

  The SAP error message QE575 ("No characteristics available for printing") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to print a quality certificate or a report, and the system cannot find any characteristics to include in the printout. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The inspection lot may not have any characteristics assigned to it, or the characteristics may not be marked for printing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the quality certificate or report may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of characteristics.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data in the inspection lot, such as missing results or incomplete data entries.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for printing may not match any characteristics available in the inspection lot.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Verify that the inspection lot has characteristics assigned to it. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot in the QM module and checking the characteristics tab.
  Review Characteristic Settings: Ensure that the characteristics are set up correctly in the master data. Check if they are marked for printing in the characteristic configuration.
  Inspect Results: Make sure that the inspection results have been recorded for the characteristics. If results are missing, you may need to enter them before printing.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the quality certificate or report. Ensure that the correct characteristics are included in the print layout.
  Use Correct Transaction: Ensure you are using the correct transaction code for printing the quality certificate or report. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to this error.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and print the report.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (for inspection lot management) and QA33 (for displaying inspection results).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Quality Management to understand the configuration and setup of characteristics and printing processes.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QE575 error and implement a solution to resolve it.