How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG105 - Characteristic &1 does not exist for inspection lot &2, operation &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist for inspection lot &2, operation &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG105 - Characteristic &1 does not exist for inspection lot &2, operation &3 ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG105 indicates that a specific characteristic does not exist for a given inspection lot, operation, or characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or manipulate a characteristic that has not been defined or is not available for the specified inspection lot.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The characteristic you are trying to access may not be defined in the inspection plan or the material master.
  Incorrect Inspection Lot: The inspection lot specified may not be associated with the characteristic you are trying to use.
  Operation Mismatch: The operation number provided may not correspond to the operation where the characteristic is defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in the inspection plan that have not been reflected in the inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot and verify that the characteristic in question is defined.
  Use transaction code QP01 to display the inspection plan and check the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Verify Inspection Lot:
  
  Ensure that the inspection lot you are working with is correct and that it is linked to the appropriate inspection plan.
  Use transaction code QA03 to display the inspection lot and check its details.
  
  
  
  Check Operation:
  
  Confirm that the operation number you are using is correct and corresponds to the operation in the inspection plan where the characteristic is defined.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the inspection plan or characteristics, ensure that these changes have been properly updated in the system.
  You may need to regenerate the inspection lot or reassign the inspection plan if there are discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG105.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module's functionalities, especially regarding inspection plans, characteristics, and inspection lots.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.