How To Fix QI030 - Characteristic table empty - no status changes made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Characteristic table empty - no status changes made

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QI030 - Characteristic table empty - no status changes made ?

  The SAP error message QI030 ("Characteristic table empty - no status changes made") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to process a quality notification or inspection lot, and the system finds that the characteristic table is empty. This means that there are no characteristics defined for the inspection lot or notification, which prevents any status changes from being made.
  Causes:
  
  No Characteristics Defined: The inspection lot or quality notification does not have any characteristics assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the inspection plan or the quality notification may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of characteristics.
  Data Entry Issues: There may have been an error during data entry or during the creation of the inspection lot or notification.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or the inspection plan may not have the necessary characteristics defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Verify that the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot has characteristics defined. You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan in the SAP system and checking the characteristics section.
  
  
  Review Quality Notification: If the error occurs in the context of a quality notification, ensure that the notification type allows for characteristics to be assigned and that they are properly configured.
  
  
  Create/Assign Characteristics: If characteristics are missing, you may need to create new characteristics or assign existing ones to the inspection lot or notification.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the material master and any relevant master data are correctly set up with the necessary quality management characteristics.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed in setting up inspection lots and notifications.
  
  
  System Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP QM module consultant or system administrator to review the configuration settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (for inspection lots) or QM01 (for quality notifications) to review and manage your quality management data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify inspection lots and notifications.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.