How To Fix QMIP_EA223 - Master inspection characteristic &1 in plant &2 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic &1 in plant &2 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA223 - Master inspection characteristic &1 in plant &2 not found ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA223 indicates that a master inspection characteristic (MIC) specified in the Quality Management (QM) module is not found in the specified plant. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system cannot locate the required master inspection characteristic for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Inspection Characteristic: The most common cause is that the master inspection characteristic (MIC) has not been created or is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The MIC may exist, but it is not assigned to the plant you are working with.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes in the configuration that have not been properly updated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code QMC1 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QMC2 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Verify if the MIC exists for the specified plant. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign MIC:
  
  If the MIC does not exist, create it using QMC1 and ensure that it is assigned to the correct plant.
  If it exists but is not assigned to the plant, you can assign it using QMC2.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the Quality Management module are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are working with an inspection plan, ensure that the inspection plan is correctly configured and that it references the correct MIC.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on managing master inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QMC1: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QMC2: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QMC3: Display Master Inspection Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, as they can impact how MICs are utilized.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QMIP_EA223 and ensure that the necessary master inspection characteristics are available for your quality management processes.