How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI020 - Error in inspection stage &1: Only time units are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Error in inspection stage &1: Only time units are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI020 - Error in inspection stage &1: Only time units are allowed ?

  The SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI020 typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with the configuration of inspection stages, particularly related to time units. This error indicates that the system expects a time unit but has received an invalid or unsupported value.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection stage may have been configured with a non-time unit value in the relevant fields.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of inspection plans, a user may have entered an incorrect value that does not conform to the expected time unit format.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments in the system, they may inadvertently lead to this error if they do not handle time units correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Stage Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for inspection stages in the SAP system.
  Ensure that