How To Fix QETB035 - This Is Not a Long-Term Characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QETB - QM Toolbox

• Message number: 035

• Message text: This Is Not a Long-Term Characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QETB035 - This Is Not a Long-Term Characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QETB035, which states "This Is Not a Long-Term Characteristic," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with characteristics in inspection plans or quality notifications. This error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to use is not defined as a long-term characteristic in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Definition: The characteristic you are trying to use is not set up as a long-term characteristic in the system. Long-term characteristics are typically used for ongoing quality monitoring and are defined in the characteristic settings.
  Inspection Plan Configuration: The inspection plan may reference a characteristic that is not configured correctly or is not intended for long-term use.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where a characteristic is incorrectly selected or referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic configuration in the SAP system (transaction code CT04 for characteristics).
  Verify if the characteristic is marked as a long-term characteristic. If not, you may need to adjust its settings.
  
  
  
  Modify Inspection Plan:
  
  If the characteristic is not intended to be long-term, you may need to modify the inspection plan to use a different characteristic that is defined as long-term.
  Use transaction code QP01 to access the inspection plan and make necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or guidelines for defining characteristics in your organization to ensure compliance with the expected configurations.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and inspection plans.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long-Term Characteristics: These are typically used for ongoing monitoring of quality over time and are often associated with control charts and statistical process control.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the broader context of the Quality Management module in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to inspection plans and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.