How To Fix QI027 - No characteristics selected for operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QI - Notifications for interface modules for connecting subsyst.

• Message number: 027

• Message text: No characteristics selected for operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QI027 - No characteristics selected for operation ?

  The SAP error message QI027 ("No characteristics selected for operation") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform an operation that requires the selection of characteristics, but none have been defined or selected for the operation in question. This can happen during various processes, such as inspection lot processing or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Defined: The inspection plan associated with the operation does not have any characteristics defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the inspection plan or the material master may not be set up correctly.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria for characteristics may not be met, leading to no characteristics being available for selection.
  Missing Assignment: The characteristics may not be assigned to the specific operation or task list.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the operation and verify that characteristics are defined.
  Ensure that the characteristics are relevant to the operation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the quality management views are properly maintained and that the relevant characteristics are assigned.
  
  
  
  Inspect Task List:
  
  If you are using a task list, ensure that the characteristics are assigned to the correct operation within the task list.
  
  
  
  Update Selection Criteria:
  
  If applicable, review and update the selection criteria for characteristics to ensure that they match the requirements of the operation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to manage inspection plans.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection plans and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.