How To Fix QMIP_EA232 - Characteristic number is a required entry (data source &1)

QMIP_EA232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Characteristic number is a required entry (data source &1)

What causes this issue?

No entry was made in the 'Characteristic Number' field. However,
dependent characteristic specifications are to be created for this
characteristic that require a characteristic number.

System Response

Processing cannot be continued.

How to fix this error?

Enter the characteristic number.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QMIP_EA232 - Details

• The SAP error message QMIP_EA232, which states "Characteristic number is a required entry (data source &1)," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when working with inspection characteristics in the system. This error indicates that a required field for the characteristic number is missing or not filled in correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Number: The characteristic number field is empty when it is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source specified may not have the necessary characteristics defined.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the inspection plan or the characteristics associated with it.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the characteristic number while creating or modifying an inspection lot or plan.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the characteristic number is filled in correctly in the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurs.
  Review Inspection Plan: If you are working with