How To Fix QMIP_EA245 - Specification &1 is only valid from &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Specification &1 is only valid from &2

What causes this issue?

You want to create an inspection plan for a specification that is only
valid in the future.

System Response

Creating an inspection plan can only be done for specifications that are
currently valid.

How to fix this error?

Create the inspection plan from &V2&.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA245 - Specification &1 is only valid from &2 ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA245 indicates that a specification (such as a material specification or a quality inspection specification) is only valid from a certain date. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) when trying to access or use a specification that is not valid for the current date or the date of the transaction being processed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use a specification that has a validity period defined, and the current date is outside of that period.
  The specification is set to be valid only from a specific date (indicated by &2 in the error message), and you are attempting to use it before that date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Validity Dates:
  
  Review the specification in question (indicated by &1 in the error message) to check its validity dates.
  Ensure that the current date falls within the valid range of the specification.
  
  
  
  Update the Specification:
  
  If the specification needs to be valid for the current date, you may need to update the validity period of the specification to include the current date.
  This can typically be done in the SAP GUI by navigating to the relevant transaction for managing specifications (e.g., using transaction codes like QS21 for creating or changing specifications).
  
  
  
  Use an Alternative Specification:
  
  If the specification is not valid for the current date and cannot be updated, consider using an alternative specification that is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the specifications in your organization to ensure compliance with quality management processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing specifications, such as QS21 (Create Material Specification), QS22 (Change Material Specification), and QS23 (Display Material Specification).
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the Quality Management module in SAP can help you better manage specifications and their validity.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify specifications in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the QMIP_EA245 error and ensure that you are using valid specifications in your quality management processes.