How To Fix QP087 - Cond.charac.: There is no preceding required characteristic in operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Cond.charac.: There is no preceding required characteristic in operation

What causes this issue?

Whether or not a conditional characteristic must be inspected depends
on the valuation of the required characteristic immediately preceding
the conditional characteristic. You can only define other conditional
characteristics between a conditional characteristic and its associated
required characteristic.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the sequence of the characteristics and change it accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP087 - Cond.charac.: There is no preceding required characteristic in operation ?

  The SAP error message QP087 ("Cond.charac.: There is no preceding required characteristic in operation") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are working with inspection plans or quality notifications. This error indicates that there is a missing required characteristic that should precede the characteristic you are trying to work with in the operation sequence.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Preceding Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is defined as dependent on another characteristic that is not present in the operation sequence.
  Incorrect Sequence: The order of characteristics in the inspection plan may not be set up correctly, leading to dependencies not being met.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the inspection plan or the characteristics defined within it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Review the inspection plan to ensure that all required preceding characteristics are defined and in the correct order. You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan in the SAP GUI and checking the characteristics sequence.
  
  
  Modify Characteristics: If a required characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the inspection plan. Ensure that the characteristics are set up correctly in the sequence they are supposed to be evaluated.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Check the dependencies between characteristics. If a characteristic is dependent on another, ensure that the prerequisite characteristic is included in the operation.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up characteristics and inspection plans.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the inspection plan to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to manage inspection plans.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to characteristics and inspection plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.