How To Fix QP129 - The calculated characteristic must be a long-term characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 129

• Message text: The calculated characteristic must be a long-term characteristic

What causes this issue?

The calculated characteristic is <ZH>not</> a long-term characteristic
although at least one parameter characteristic is marked as a long-term
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 whether the calculated characteristic should be a long-term
characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP129 - The calculated characteristic must be a long-term characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QP129, which states "The calculated characteristic must be a long-term characteristic," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error arises when you are trying to use a characteristic that is not defined as a long-term characteristic in a calculation or evaluation process.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Definition: The characteristic you are trying to use in your calculation is not set up as a long-term characteristic in the system. Long-term characteristics are those that are intended to be used for long-term evaluations and calculations, such as those used in quality control processes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management module, particularly in how characteristics are defined and categorized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (Transaction Code: QS21 or QS22).
  Verify that the characteristic you are trying to use is marked as a long-term characteristic. If it is not, you will need to change its settings.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can modify the characteristic to set it as a long-term characteristic.
  
  
  
  Create a New Long-Term Characteristic:
  
  If the existing characteristic cannot be modified, consider creating a new characteristic that is defined as a long-term characteristic and use that in your calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Calculation Logic:
  
  Ensure that the logic or formula you are using for the calculation is appropriate and that it references the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to define and manage characteristics in the QM module.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long-Term Characteristics: These are typically used for characteristics that are measured over a longer period and are important for statistical process control and quality assurance.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the configuration and setup of the QM module in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base: Check SAP's support portal for any specific notes related to error QP129, as there may be updates or patches that address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your characteristics are correctly defined for the calculations you need to perform.