How To Fix QMIP_EA224 - Inconsistency of control indicator "quantitative characteristic" - &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Inconsistency of control indicator "quantitative characteristic" - &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The control indicators of the master inspection characteristic and the
determined data from the specification characteristic are inconsistent.
The master inspection characteristic was defined as a quantitative
characteristic, but the characteristic data for the value assignment
type in the mapping table allow for attributive data.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Correct the control indicators of the master inspection characteristic
or the mapping table for the value assignment type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA224 - Inconsistency of control indicator "quantitative characteristic" - &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA224 indicates an inconsistency related to the control indicator for a quantitative characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the quality characteristics in the system.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The control indicators for the quantitative characteristics may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics, such as missing or incorrect entries in the characteristic definitions.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or inspection plan may not align with the expected settings for the quantitative characteristics.
  Changes in Settings: If there have been recent changes to the configuration or settings related to quality management, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QMIP_EA224 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS22 (Change Characteristic) or QS21 (Create Characteristic) and verify the settings for the quantitative characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the control indicators are set correctly according to the requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review the inspection plan associated with the material.
  Check if the characteristics defined in the inspection plan match the characteristics in the material master.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the quality management views are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the relevant quality characteristics are properly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks for the quality management data using transaction codes like QCC1 (Quality Management Consistency Check) to identify any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS22, QP02, MM03, and QCC1.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to QMIP_EA224 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the overall configuration of the Quality Management module in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the QMIP_EA224 error.