How To Fix QMIP_EA209 - Select at least one characteristic in the source object

QMIP_EA209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Select at least one characteristic in the source object

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QMIP_EA209 - Details

• The SAP error message QMIP_EA209 ("Select at least one characteristic in the source object") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify a Quality Inspection Plan or a similar object that requires the selection of characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system expects you to select at least one characteristic from the source object (such as a material or inspection plan) but none have been selected. Characteristics are essential for defining what attributes or properties will be inspected during quality checks.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Inspection Plan: Go to the transaction where you are trying to create or modify the inspection plan (e.g., transaction code QP01, QP02, or QP03).
  
  
  Select Characteristics:
  
  Navigate to the section where you can define or select characteristics.
  Ensure that you select at least one characteristic from the available list. This could be a physical property, a measurement,