How To Fix QECOPY041 - Calculated characteristic &1 of inspection lot &2 cannot be valuated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Calculated characteristic &1 of inspection lot &2 cannot be valuated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QECOPY041 - Calculated characteristic &1 of inspection lot &2 cannot be valuated ?

  The SAP error message QECOPY041 indicates that a calculated characteristic in an inspection lot cannot be valuated. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, where inspection lots are created for quality checks, and calculated characteristics are derived from other characteristics or data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The calculated characteristic may depend on other characteristics or data that are not available or not properly maintained in the inspection lot.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the calculated characteristic may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Formula Issues: If the calculated characteristic is based on a formula, there may be an issue with the formula itself, such as division by zero or referencing non-existent characteristics.
  Characteristic Status: The status of the characteristics involved may not allow for the calculation to be performed (e.g., if they are marked as not valuated).
  Data Type Mismatch: There may be a mismatch in data types between the calculated characteristic and the source characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Data: Review the inspection lot to ensure that all required characteristics have been properly filled out and that there is no missing data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the calculated characteristic in the Quality Management settings. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that all dependencies are properly defined.
  Validate Formulas: If the calculated characteristic uses a formula, validate the formula for correctness. Ensure that it does not lead to any undefined operations (like division by zero).
  Characteristic Status: Ensure that the characteristics involved in the calculation are set to allow valuating. You may need to adjust their status if they are not valuated.
  Data Type Check: Verify that the data types of the characteristics involved in the calculation are compatible.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like QA32 (Display Inspection Lots) or QA11 (Record Results) to analyze the inspection lot and its characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Quality Management and calculated characteristics for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management for further assistance.