How To Fix QE718 - The SPC characteristic indicator is reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 718

• Message text: The SPC characteristic indicator is reset

What causes this issue?

You have used a master inspection characteristic in which the <ZH>SPC
inspection</> indicator is set to define an unplanned characteristic.
An SPC inspection with control charts is not possible for unplanned
characteristics.

System Response

The indicator for SPC inspections is not copied to the unplanned
characteristic.

How to fix this error?

No further actions are required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE718 - The SPC characteristic indicator is reset ?

  The SAP error message QE718, which states "The SPC characteristic indicator is reset," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP. This message indicates that the SPC (Statistical Process Control) characteristic indicator for a specific characteristic has been reset, which can affect the quality control processes.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Reset: The SPC characteristic indicator may have been manually reset by a user, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the quality management module or the characteristics themselves can lead to this reset.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: If data was migrated or uploaded into the system, it might not have retained the SPC characteristic settings.
  Quality Inspection Plan Changes: Modifications to the quality inspection plan that affect the characteristics can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Settings: Review the settings of the characteristic in the Quality Management module to ensure that the SPC indicator is correctly set.
  Reconfigure the Characteristic: If the characteristic was reset unintentionally, you may need to reconfigure it to enable the SPC indicator again.
  Review Change Logs: Check the change logs to identify who or what process reset the SPC characteristic indicator. This can help in understanding the root cause.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to set the SPC characteristic indicator.
  User Training: If the reset was due to user error, consider providing additional training to users on how to handle SPC characteristics properly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SPC in SAP QM: SPC is a method used in quality control to monitor and control processes through statistical methods. In SAP, it is crucial for ensuring that processes remain within specified limits.
  Quality Inspection Plans: These plans define how quality inspections are to be conducted and what characteristics are to be measured. Changes to these plans can impact SPC settings.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Support can also provide assistance if the issue persists.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP QM for further assistance.