How To Fix QMIP_EA216 - No characteristics for source can be copied to inspection plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No characteristics for source can be copied to inspection plan

What causes this issue?

No characteristics for the source can be transferred to the inspection
plan. This can have various causes:
No characteristics for the source and the chosen selection conditions
exist.
The characteristics that exist were already transferred to the
inspection plan.
The plants in the ratings do not match the plant for the inspection
plan.
The plants in the ratings do not match the material/inspection plan
assignment.

System Response

The system does not change the inspection plan.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA216 - No characteristics for source can be copied to inspection plan ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA216, which states "No characteristics for source can be copied to inspection plan," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to create or copy an inspection plan, but the system cannot find any characteristics associated with the source material or inspection plan.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Characteristics: The source material or inspection plan does not have any characteristics defined. Characteristics are essential for inspection plans as they define what attributes will be measured or evaluated.
  
  
  Incorrect Source: The source from which you are trying to copy the characteristics may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent the characteristics from being recognized or copied.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or copy the characteristics from the source.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristics: Verify that the source material or inspection plan has characteristics defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant material or inspection plan in the SAP system and checking the characteristics section.
  
  
  Define Characteristics: If there are no characteristics defined, you will need to create them. This can be done in the Quality Management module under the characteristics management section.
  
  
  Review Source Configuration: Ensure that the source from which you are trying to copy characteristics is correctly configured and exists in the system.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and copy characteristics. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Use Alternative Sources: If the current source does not have characteristics, consider using a different source that does have the required characteristics defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to manage inspection plans.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection characteristics and plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Quality Management module for further assistance.