How To Fix QP144 - Formula & : 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: 144

• Message text: Formula & : Calculated characteristic must be a long-term characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP144 - Formula & : Calculated characteristic must be a long-term characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QP144 indicates that there is an issue with a calculated characteristic in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. Specifically, the error states that the calculated characteristic must be a long-term characteristic. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Type: The error arises when a calculated characteristic is defined in a way that it does not meet the requirements for being a long-term characteristic. Long-term characteristics are typically those that are measured over a longer period and are used for statistical evaluations.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the characteristic settings within the Quality Management module, where the characteristic is not properly defined as a long-term characteristic.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of characteristics in the quality inspection plan or related documents can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (transaction code CT04 for characteristics).
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined as a long-term characteristic. You can do this by checking the settings in the characteristic's configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify Inspection Plan:
  
  If the error occurs in an inspection plan, review the inspection plan settings (transaction code QP01 for creating or QP02 for changing).
  Ensure that the calculated characteristic is correctly linked to long-term characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Calculation Logic:
  
  If you are using a formula for the calculated characteristic, ensure that the formula is correctly set up and that it references long-term characteristics appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Quality Management and characteristics to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the inspection plan or characteristic to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long-term Characteristics: These are typically used for characteristics that are evaluated over time, such as measurements that are taken repeatedly over a production run or over multiple batches.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring characteristics.
  User Forums and Communities: Engaging with SAP user communities or forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP144 error and ensure that your calculated characteristics are properly configured as long-term characteristics in SAP.