How To Fix QP085 - No confirmation required for referenced characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No confirmation required for referenced characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP085 - No confirmation required for referenced characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message QP085 ("No confirmation required for referenced characteristic &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with characteristics in inspection plans or quality notifications. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a characteristic that is not set up to require confirmation, which can lead to issues in the quality inspection process.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question may not be configured to require confirmation. This can happen if the characteristic is set as a reference characteristic or if it is not marked as a required characteristic in the inspection plan.
  Inspection Plan Settings: The inspection plan may have settings that do not align with the requirements for confirmation of the characteristic.
  Usage of Reference Characteristics: If the characteristic is a reference characteristic, it may not be intended to require confirmation, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic configuration in the inspection plan and verify if the characteristic is set to require confirmation. You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan in transaction code QP01 or QP02.
  Ensure that the characteristic is not marked as a reference characteristic if it should require confirmation.
  
  
  
  Modify Inspection Plan:
  
  If the characteristic should require confirmation, modify the inspection plan to ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly. You may need to change the characteristic type or its settings.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot:
  
  If the error occurs during the processing of an inspection lot, check the lot's details to ensure that it aligns with the inspection plan and that all required characteristics are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Quality Management and characteristics to ensure that you are following best practices for configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  QP03 - Display Inspection Plan
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, especially how characteristics and inspection plans are configured.
  Training and Documentation: Consider SAP training resources or documentation for deeper insights into quality management processes and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the QM module for further assistance.