How To Fix QECOPY012 - Data transfer is not planned for any characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QECOPY - QM Data Transfer to an Inspection Lot

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Data transfer is not planned for any characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QECOPY012 - Data transfer is not planned for any characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QECOPY012 indicates that there is an issue with the data transfer process in the Quality Management module, specifically related to characteristics in the Quality Inspection (QI) process. This error typically arises when you attempt to copy or transfer data for a quality inspection lot, but the system finds that no data transfer has been planned for the specified characteristics.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristics for which you are trying to transfer data may not be configured correctly in the system.
  No Data Transfer Defined: The data transfer for the specific characteristics may not have been defined in the inspection plan or the quality management settings.
  Incorrect Inspection Plan: The inspection plan being used may not include the necessary characteristics for the data transfer.
  Inactive Characteristics: The characteristics may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QECOPY012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot and verify that the required characteristics are included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics you are trying to transfer data for are properly defined in the system. This includes checking their status (active/inactive) and ensuring they are set up for data transfer.
  
  
  
  Define Data Transfer:
  
  If the characteristics are not set for data transfer, you may need to define the data transfer settings in the inspection plan or the characteristic configuration.
  
  
  
  Inspect Lot Status:
  
  Check the status of the inspection lot to ensure it is in a state that allows for data transfer. If the lot is completed or in a status that does not permit data transfer, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Quality Management and data transfer processes for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as they may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QDP1 (for inspection plans) and QA32 (for managing inspection lots).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the QECOPY012 error for patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure everything is set up correctly for your organization's processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the QECOPY012 error in SAP.