How To Fix QI118 - Characteristic w/ confirmation no. & could not be closed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Characteristic w/ confirmation no. & could not be closed

What causes this issue?

The inspection characteristic with the confirmation number &V1& could
not be closed.
This could be caused by one of the following reasons:
the valuation was not successful.
the scope of inspection was not carried out according to the plan
specifications.
an inspection description was not maintained for an inspection
characteristic that requires text.

How to fix this error?

If the cause of the error is unknown, you can display a more detailed
error analysis by selecting the function <LS>Close</> in the
transaction for results recording.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QI118 - Characteristic w/ confirmation no. & could not be closed ?

  The SAP error message QI118 ("Characteristic w/ confirmation no. & could not be closed") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics. This error indicates that there is an issue with closing an inspection characteristic that has been confirmed, meaning that the system is unable to finalize the inspection results for that characteristic.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The characteristic may not have all the required data entered, such as measurement results or comments.
  Status Issues: The inspection lot or characteristic may be in a status that does not allow it to be closed (e.g., it may be locked or in a pending state).
  Confirmation Issues: There may be issues with the confirmation itself, such as it being incomplete or not properly saved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to close the characteristic.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the QM module that