How To Fix QMIP_EA124 - Plant &1 for characteristic &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QMIP_EA - QM: Inpection Planning - Insp. Plan and Master Insp. Chars

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Plant &1 for characteristic &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA124 - Plant &1 for characteristic &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA124 indicates that a specific characteristic for a given plant does not exist in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a quality inspection characteristic that has not been defined for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The characteristic may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the quality management module.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign Characteristic to Plant:
  
  If the characteristic exists but is not assigned to the plant, you can assign it using the transaction code QS21 (Create Inspection Characteristic).
  Ensure that the characteristic is linked to the correct plant in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the characteristic is properly set up for the plant.
  You may need to consult with your SAP QM consultant or refer to the SAP documentation for detailed steps on how to configure characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on your master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on managing characteristics in QM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  QS21: Create Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Inspection Characteristic
  QS23: Display Inspection Characteristic
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QMIP_EA124 error and ensure that the characteristic is properly defined and assigned for the specified plant.