How To Fix QI104 - Characteristic with confirmation number & is already blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Characteristic with confirmation number & is already blocked

What causes this issue?

The results for the inspection characteristic with confirmation
number &V1& were not accepted because the inspection characteristic is
already blocked in another transaction.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure the result confirmation is sent over the IDI interface
or over the confirmation transaction that is blocking the inspection
characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QI104 - Characteristic with confirmation number & is already blocked ?

  The SAP error message QI104 indicates that a characteristic with a specific confirmation number is already blocked. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics that are being confirmed or recorded.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Confirmation: The characteristic has already been confirmed for the inspection lot, and any further attempts to confirm it are blocked.
  Status of the Characteristic: The characteristic may be in a blocked status due to previous processing or errors.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to modify or confirm the characteristic.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that are causing the characteristic to be blocked.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QI104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Confirmation Status:
  
  Verify if the characteristic has already been confirmed. You can do this by checking the inspection lot and its associated characteristics in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot:
  
  Navigate to the inspection lot in question and check the status of the characteristics. If they are already confirmed, you may need to adjust your process to avoid duplicate confirmations.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is blocked due to a previous error, you may need to unblock it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QA11 (for recording results).
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to confirm the characteristic has the necessary permissions to do so. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust the user roles.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module. There may be specific settings that dictate how characteristics are handled and confirmed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue with the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Display Inspection Lot), QA11 (Record Results), and QA12 (Change Results).
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the overall process flow in the Quality Management module can help in diagnosing issues related to inspection lots and characteristics.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on handling inspection lots and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QI104 error and implement a solution to resolve it.