How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG121 - Result recording possible for quantitative characteristics only

QM_API_ODATA_MSG121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Result recording possible for quantitative characteristics only

What causes this issue?

Inspection results cannot be recorded for inspection characteristic &V1&
of inspection lot &V2&, operation &V3& as it is not quantitative.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QM_API_ODATA_MSG121 - Details

• The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG121, which states "Result recording possible for quantitative characteristics only," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to record results for characteristics that are not quantitative. This error is often encountered when using the Quality Management module in SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and result recording.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to record results for characteristics that are defined as qualitative (e.g., pass/fail, yes/no) rather than quantitative (e.g., measurements with numerical values). In SAP QM, result recording is only allowed for quantitative characteristics because these require specific numerical values to be recorded.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Type: Verify the characteristics you are trying to record results for. Ensure that they are defined as quantitative in the inspection plan. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the inspection plan in SAP.
  Checking the characteristics