How To Fix QECOPY019 - Characteristic &1: Measurement unit &2 unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Measurement unit &2 unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QECOPY019 - Characteristic &1: Measurement unit &2 unknown ?

  The SAP error message QECOPY019 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module, specifically related to a measurement unit that is not recognized or defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to copy or process quality inspection data, and the system encounters a characteristic that references a measurement unit that does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Measurement Unit: The measurement unit specified for the characteristic is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may be incorrectly configured in the Quality Management settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing the measurement unit.
  Missing Unit of Measure: The unit of measure might not be assigned to the material or characteristic in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Measurement Units:
  
  Go to the transaction code CUNI (Unit of Measure) to check if the measurement unit specified in the error message exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the characteristic configuration.
  Ensure that the measurement unit assigned to the characteristic is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Measurement Unit:
  
  If the measurement unit is missing for a specific material or characteristic, you can assign it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  
  
  
  Check Quality Info Records:
  
  Review the quality info records associated with the material to ensure that all necessary characteristics and measurement units are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on configuring characteristics and measurement units in the QM module.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUNI: Manage Units of Measure
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the QM module to ensure that all characteristics and measurement units are properly set up.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QECOPY019 error and ensure that the measurement units and characteristics are correctly configured in your SAP system.