How To Fix QISR083 - Characteristic & has not yet been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QISR - Internal Service Requests

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Characteristic & has not yet been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QISR083 - Characteristic & has not yet been defined ?

  The SAP error message QISR083 indicates that a characteristic has not been defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when working with characteristics in the context of inspection plans, quality notifications, or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The characteristic referenced in the error message has not been created or defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant master data (e.g., inspection plan, material master).
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was recently created in a development environment and not transported to the production environment, it may not exist in the production system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Create a new characteristic with the same name as indicated in the error message.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  If the characteristic is part of an inspection plan, navigate to the inspection plan using transaction code QP01 or QP02.
  Verify that the characteristic is included in the inspection plan and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  If applicable, check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the characteristic is linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Transport the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic was created in a development environment, ensure that it has been transported to the production environment. Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to check transport requests.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on how to define characteristics and their usage in your specific scenario.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.