How To Fix QIE_ELEMENT043 - Sample/item &1 cannot be indexed because of inconsistent data

QIE_ELEMENT043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_ELEMENT - QIE Element

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Sample/item &1 cannot be indexed because of inconsistent data

What causes this issue?

Indexing is not possible for the sample or item, because the system
could not access the inspection object type or the parent inspection
document.

System Response

The system does not find the sample or item if a search using property
values is executed, even if the values of their properties fulfill the
search criteria.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QIE_ELEMENT043 - Details

• The SAP error message QIE_ELEMENT043 indicates that a sample or item (identified by &1) cannot be indexed due to inconsistent data. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Quality Inspection (QI) processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in data can stem from several issues, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may have missing or incorrect information.
  Inconsistent Sample Data: The sample data may not match the expected format or may have been corrupted.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Incomplete Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may not have been fully processed or may be in an incomplete state.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data for the item