How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG119 - Characteristic &1 cannot be closed as insp. lot &2 needs dig. signature

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Characteristic &1 cannot be closed as insp. lot &2 needs dig. signature

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG119 - Characteristic &1 cannot be closed as insp. lot &2 needs dig. signature ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG119 indicates that a characteristic cannot be closed because the inspection lot requires a digital signature. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics that need to be finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Digital Signature Requirement: The inspection lot associated with the characteristic requires a digital signature for closure. This is often a compliance requirement in regulated industries where quality assurance processes must be validated.
  Incomplete Signature Process: The digital signature process may not have been completed for the inspection lot, meaning that the necessary approvals or validations have not been provided.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to enforce digital signatures for certain characteristics or inspection lots, which can lead to this error if the signatures are not provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Complete the Digital Signature Process:
  
  Ensure that the digital signature process is completed for the inspection lot. This may involve obtaining the necessary approvals from authorized personnel.
  Check if there are any pending actions or approvals that need to be addressed before the characteristic can be closed.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Status:
  
  Check the status of the inspection lot to ensure that it is in a state that allows for closure. If there are any issues or pending tasks, resolve them before attempting to close the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to understand the requirements for digital signatures. If necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to adjust the settings if they are too restrictive.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to close the characteristic has the necessary authorizations to perform the digital signature process. If not, they may need to work with their SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the digital signature process and understand the importance of completing it for compliance and quality assurance purposes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Quality Management Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and digital signatures to understand the processes and requirements better.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG119 and successfully close the characteristic associated with the inspection lot.