How To Fix QMIP_EA356 - No codes can be derived for &1 &2 for the qualitative characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 356

• Message text: No codes can be derived for &1 &2 for the qualitative characteristic

What causes this issue?

No codes can be derived for &1 &2 for the qualitative characteristic.

System Response

The system saves the qualitative inspection characteristic without a
characteristic attribute.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QMIP_EA356 - No codes can be derived for &1 &2 for the qualitative characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QMIP_EA356 indicates that the system is unable to derive any codes for a specified qualitative characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a task related to quality inspection, such as creating a quality notification or inspection lot, and the system cannot find the necessary codes associated with the qualitative characteristic you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Code Groups: The qualitative characteristic may not have any associated code groups defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the qualitative characteristic may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to derive codes.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from finding the relevant codes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the code groups or characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Groups: Verify that the qualitative characteristic has the appropriate code groups assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Characteristic) to check the settings for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the code groups are correctly defined and linked to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the qualitative characteristic is complete. This includes checking the following:
  
  The characteristic is properly defined in the system.
  The characteristic is assigned to the correct inspection plan or master data.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the master data related to the inspection lot or notification is correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics and code groups. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS21, QS22, QCC0 (for code group maintenance), and QK01 (for inspection characteristics).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the overall configuration of the Quality Management module to ensure that all settings are correctly aligned.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.