How To Fix QECOPY036 - Different characteristic type for &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Different characteristic type for &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QECOPY036 - Different characteristic type for &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message QECOPY036 indicates that there is a mismatch in the characteristic types between two characteristics in the context of quality management (QM) or classification. Specifically, it means that the system has detected that the two characteristics being compared or copied have different data types, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to copy or compare characteristics that have different types (e.g., one is a numeric characteristic while the other is a text characteristic).
  The characteristics involved may belong to different classes or have been defined with different attributes in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QECOPY036 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Go to the characteristic definitions in the SAP system and verify the data types of the characteristics involved (e.g., check if one is a numeric type and the other is a character type).
  Ensure that both characteristics are defined with compatible types.
  
  
  
  Modify Characteristic Types:
  
  If possible, modify the characteristic definitions to ensure that they have the same type. This may involve changing the data type of one of the characteristics to match the other.
  
  
  
  Review Usage:
  
  Check where these characteristics are being used (e.g., in inspection plans, quality notifications, etc.) and ensure that they are being used correctly according to their definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on characteristic types and their compatibility.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (for characteristics) or CL02 (for classes) to view and edit characteristic definitions.
  Quality Management: Understanding the role of characteristics in quality management processes can help in troubleshooting issues related to inspections and quality control.
  Data Types: Familiarize yourself with the different data types available in SAP (e.g., CHAR, NUMC, DATS) and their implications for characteristic definitions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.