How To Fix QI072 - Unplanned characteristic &1 does not exist for inspection point &2

QI072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Unplanned characteristic &1 does not exist for inspection point &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QI072 - Unplanned characteristic &1 does not exist for inspection point &2 ?

  The SAP error message QI072 indicates that there is an issue with an unplanned characteristic that is being referenced in the context of an inspection point. Specifically, the error states that the unplanned characteristic (identified by &1) does not exist for the specified inspection point (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module of SAP when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The unplanned characteristic you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified inspection point.
  Incorrect Inspection Point: The inspection point you are referencing may not be set up correctly or may not be linked to the characteristic you are trying to use.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent the system from recognizing the characteristic for the inspection point.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error in the characteristic or