How To Fix QMIP_EA233 - Characteristic number &1 can only be assigned once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Characteristic number &1 can only be assigned once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA233 - Characteristic number &1 can only be assigned once ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA233 indicates that a characteristic number (identified by &1) is being assigned more than once in a context where it is expected to be unique. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with inspection characteristics in a Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) or similar configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The characteristic number has already been assigned to another inspection characteristic within the same inspection plan or context.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the way characteristics are defined or assigned in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from legacy data, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the inspection plan or characteristic assignment to ensure that the characteristic number is not being assigned multiple times. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant inspection plan in SAP.
  Checking the list of assigned characteristics to see if the same characteristic number appears more than once.
  
  
  
  Modify the Inspection Plan: If you find duplicates, you will need to remove or modify the duplicate assignment. This can involve:
  
  Deleting the duplicate characteristic assignment.
  Changing the characteristic number if it is necessary to have a different characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for characteristics in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If the error is due to data migration, consider performing a data cleanup to remove or correct duplicate entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing inspection characteristics and resolving related errors.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QDP1 (Create Inspection Plan) or QDP2 (Change Inspection Plan) to manage inspection plans and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify inspection plans and characteristics in the system.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management for further assistance.